Uncovering The Secrets Behind The Best Well Kept Treasures

00:00 The Legend Of Kruger's Millions

During the Boer War instructions were made by President Paul Kruger to hide the nation's wealth if the British looked like taking Pretoria. South African councilor Atholl Stark searches for the gold with the help of a Zulu family.

50:35 The Lost Jewels Of Helen Of Troy

In May 1873 Heinrich Schliemann found a cache of gold and jewelery during his search for the city of Troy at Hissarlik, Turkey. He claimed they were from the time of the Trojan war but some think they predate it by 1,200 years.

01:39:01 The Pirate Treasure Of Cocos Island

Burying an immense treasure in 1821,we planted a coco palm on top & taking our position by compass, we found it to be: North East by half to the East mountain & 10 North East to the West mountain. I have never, set foot on the island, however, with a modern chart- appropriate mountain landmarks- the given compass coordinates- correct magnetic compass values-the year it was buried.

02:28:21 The Curse Of Treasure Mountain

A map drawn by the only survivor of a doomed French expedition into the Rocky Mountains is believed to provide a clue to the location of a fortune in gold bullion.

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