Elizabeth I's secret ring held portrait of Anne Boleyn
A new podcast reveals how Elizabeth I wore a ring with a hidden portrait of her executed mother, Anne Boleyn, as a secret act of remembrance. Discover the story of the Chequers Ring.
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Legendary $10M Texas Ranch with Buried Treasure
A sprawling 1,200-acre Texas ranch, at the heart of a centuries-old Spanish gold legend, hits the market for $10 million. Discover the mystery and luxury.
Lost 'Masquerade' Golden Hare Necklace Sells at Auction
The legendary 18-carat gold Masquerade Hare, which sparked a 1979 UK treasure hunt, resurfaces for auction after decades hidden. Could it fetch £20,000? Discover its incredible story.
Masquerade Treasure Hunt Golden Hare for Auction
The legendary jewel from Kit Williams' 1979 Masquerade treasure hunt is set for auction. Discover the story behind the golden hare with a £20k estimate. Read more.
Golden Hare from 1979 Treasure Hunt for Auction
The legendary Masquerade Hare, a jewel that sparked a national treasure hunt in 1979, is set for auction with a £15,000-£20,000 estimate. Discover its fascinating story.
First artefacts recovered from San José shipwreck
Colombian scientists retrieve first objects from the legendary San José galleon, the 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks', sunk in 1708 with treasure worth an estimated $20 billion.
£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune
A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.
Elizabeth I's Bows: The Original Alpha Power Move
Discover how Queen Elizabeth I's iconic Armada portrait, adorned with symbolic bows, prefigured today's fashion statements. A fascinating look at Tudor power dressing.
France halts €2m Pascal calculator export
A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal, valued at over €2m, has been withdrawn from auction after a French court blocked its export, declaring it a potential national treasure.
Honest man gets nothing for £616k gold bar find
A man in France who reported discovering gold bars worth £616,000 in his garden faces receiving no reward. Discover the legal battle over the hidden treasure and its surprising outcome.
Herefordshire stands in for Shakespeare's Stratford in Hamnet
Discover how Herefordshire's historic landscapes and crooked Tudor buildings became the perfect filming location for the cinematic adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel Hamnet. Explore the Shakespearean connections.
East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed
Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.
Lost Florentine Diamond: Century-Old Mystery Unsolved
One of history's most magnificent diamonds - the 137-carat Florentine - disappeared without trace nearly a century ago. This is the story of the Medici treasure that captivated empires and vanished into thin air.
Couple unearth Tudor gold coin hoard while gardening
An ordinary gardening session transforms into historical treasure hunt as couple discovers stunning collection of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I gold coins buried for centuries.
Couple find rare 18th century treasure under carpet
A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
BBC Developing Henry VIII Court Painter Drama 'Feast for the Eyes'
The BBC is developing an ambitious new period drama following the dramatic life of Hans Holbein, the revolutionary court painter to Henry VIII, promising political intrigue and Tudor scandal.
Juventus sack Spalletti, appoint Igor Tudor as manager
In a dramatic Serie A shake-up, Juventus have sacked manager Luciano Spalletti after just two matches, replacing him with former defender Igor Tudor in a bold tactical gamble.
Medieval cauldron filled with silver coins found in Sweden
Archaeologists make extraordinary discovery of 15th-century bronze cauldron containing 170 silver coins in Swedish woodland, revealing fascinating medieval trade secrets.
Medieval coin treasure found by angler in Swedish lake
A Swedish angler's routine fishing trip yielded an extraordinary archaeological find - a medieval cauldron filled with centuries-old coins, rewriting local history.
Henry VIII's condemned coat of arms found in Wales
A remarkable Victorian replica of Henry VIII's royal coat of arms, identical to one denounced by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the 1520s, has been found hanging in a Welsh property, revealing centuries-old religious tensions.
Juventus Sack Manager Igor Tudor After Torino Thrashing
Igor Tudor's turbulent tenure at Juventus has been abruptly terminated following a humiliating 3-0 derby defeat to Torino, sending shockwaves through Serie A.
Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
Fireplace renovation reveals hidden Tudor chamber
A routine home renovation in Shropshire uncovered a secret Tudor-era chamber hidden behind an old fireplace, containing perfectly preserved historical artefacts that stunned archaeologists.
Juventus sack manager Igor Tudor after winless run
Turin giants Juventus have dramatically sacked manager Igor Tudor following a disastrous eight-match winless run that leaves the historic club languishing in 13th position in Serie A.
Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards
A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.
Nazi gold hunters claim breakthrough in £200m treasure hunt
Treasure hunters claim they've made a monumental discovery in their quest for legendary Nazi gold, uncovering significant evidence at the site of a former SS officer's palace and brothel.
Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo
Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.
France demands return of crown jewels from Germany
In a stunning historical revelation, France has formally requested the return of precious crown jewels stolen from Paris and discovered in a German lake, unravelling a century-old mystery.
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