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Hidden riches: 15 treasures that disappeared from earth
Hidden treasures have plagued humanity for hundreds of years, awakening that spirit of adventure that has gradually been lost with civilization and the creation of modern societies. However, that sense of adventure and discovery has not been lost.
Indeed, throughout history, especially in the age of piracy, huge fortunes have been lost at sea, or buried and never found, leaving enormous riches lost, sometimes with maps to find them, sometimes lost forever with the death of their owners.
The world still teems with hidden treasures, but which are the most majestic ones we have records of? Find out with us.
Hidden riches: 15 treasures that disappeared from earth
Hidden treasures have fascinated mankind for hundreds of years, awakening that spirit of adventure that was gradually lost with civilisation and the creation of modern societies. However, that sense of adventure and discovery has not been entirely lost. Throughout history, in fact, especially in the age of piracy, huge fortunes have been lost at sea, or buried and never found, leaving enormous riches abandoned, sometimes with maps to find them, sometimes lost forever with the death of their owners. The world still teems with hidden treasures, but which are the most majestic ones we have records of? Find out with us.
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Dagobert's scepter
This sceptre was one of the oldest insignia of the Kingdom of France under the Ancien Régime, kept in the Treasury of the Saint-Denis Basilica until 1795. In that year it was stolen, no one knows by whom, and its whereabouts remain unknown at present. Made of enamelled and filigreed gold, the sceptre measured 56 cm. It consisted of three parts one on top of the other, the staff, the hand holding the globe and the statuette at the top, the oldest part of the sceptre.
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Captain Kidd's treasure
William Kidd was a Scottish corsair, who managed to amass a large fortune in his lifetime before being captured by the English and executed in 1701. Most of his treasure never came to light. Some believe it is hidden somewhere along the river Connecticut, but as of yet it has not been found.
Di Jacques-Louis David - kb.dk pic, Pubblico dominio, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curi
Napoleon's treasure
In the autumn of 1812, Napoleon carried out a huge plunder in Moscow before ordering his army to retreat. There is talk of about 80 tonnes of gold, at the moment still hidden somewhere. It is said that it might still be buried around Moscow, but to this day no one has found it.
By Scherbius Arthur (inventore) - Catalogo collezioni (in it). Museoscienza.org. Museo nazionale del
The Thomas Beale Code
Pictured: the machine Enigma, used by the Germans in World War II. This photo is purely for ideological purposes, so that you can understand what we are talking about. The Beale cipher actually consists of three messages left in 1822 by Thomas J. Beale to a friend. The first message is the location of the treasure, the second the description and the third the name of Beale's companions . Currently, only the second message has been deciphered, using the Declaration the Independence of the United States.
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San Miguel's treasure
One of many treasures given to the God of the Sea. San Miguel was the name of a Spanish ship that sank off the island of Cuba. The galleon carried gems and valuables intended for the king, who would use them to finance the war.
By Manuelarosi - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=114833911
The Florentine Diamond
The large yellow diamond once belonged to the Medici family, governors of Florence. Upon the death of the last Medici it passed to the Austrian kings, who took it with them into exile after World War I. After the Helvetic stay, however, nothing more was heard of it, and it is said that it was stolen by someone close to the Royal family. Legend has it that this diamond was something like 138 carats.
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The Royal Box Set
The polish lady Izabela Czartoryska created the Royal Box in 1800. This wooden box held 73 priceless relics of the Polish monarchy. At the beginning of World War II it was hidden inside a wall in southeastern Poland, and has not been heard of since. To this day it is still officially missing.
Di Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia
Leon Trabuco's gold
Leon Trabuco was a Mexican billionaire who is said to have hidden huge amounts of gold in the desert, along with his partners, waiting for the price to rise. Unfortunately, he was unlucky; the Golden Act of 1934 prevented private individuals from owning gold. Trabuco died shortly thereafter, and nothing is known of that alleged buried fortune.
Di New York Police Department - United States Department of Justice, Pubblico dominio, https://commo
The treasure of Dutch Schultz
His real name was Arthur Flegenheimer, and he was a gangster of New York active in the 1920s and 1930s. It is said that in his lifetime he amassed quite a fortune, and of that fortune a large part would still be hidden, today, under the Big Apple.
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The treasure of Forrest Fenn
The Vietnam veteran Forrest Fenn buried his treasures in American Rocky Mountain territory when he thought he was one step away from death due to illness. He survived and published a book with many clues to finding it, but to this day it remains hidden, with many explorers and treasure hunters even losing their lives to find it.
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The crown jewels of England
This is one of the great mysteries of the English Royal Family. King John of England (John II) fled from enemies after signing the Magna Carta, it is said. He took with him some English crown jewels, which on the way went missing. It is not known exactly where they sank, or if they were never taken from the palace. Even today it is not known what happened to the luggage.
By Olivier Lévy - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83847710
The Menorah
In 70 CE, the Romans sacked the Temple in Jerusalem and stole the Menorah, the holiest object to the Jews after the Tablets of the Law. Some believe it was taken to Rome and displayed, but this most precious relic has now been lost for centuries.
Manila's golden Buddha
During World War II, the Japanese military looted a huge treasure, of unknown provenance, worth billions of dollars. Among the many items was a Buddha of gold and a variety of attached jewelry, supposedly worth around $460 million. It was hidden and later found in the Philippines, but is currently reported missing again, seized by the country's government in the 1970s.
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Fabergé eggs
Fabergé eggs were given by the Tsar of Russia to important noblewomen. There were 50 of them, and they were all seized during the October Revolution of 1917. To this day, some have been recovered and are on display in various museums; others remain unknown.
By Ebyabe - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15065428
The treasures of Vero Beach
This is an ever-changing treasure. Off the coast of Florida, and especially along the coast of Vero Beach, an untold number of shipwrecks have occurred throughout history, filling the seabed with treasures, gold coins and precious stones. Already several million dollars have surfaced from these waters, and still much remains to be discovered.
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Tablet computers and tech gadgets
14/06/2024
The four main consumer rights are: the right to product safety, to full information, to a free choice and to be heard. Often, however, especially in online transactions, not everything is as clear as it should be, and one often runs the risk of running into scams.
Suspicious e-mails, random links, false information, fake websites: these and many other things undermine our computer security, as do outdated passwords and careless consumers. The phenomenon of online scams is much more widespread than people think, with hundreds of thousands of victims worldwide every year.
However, there are some very simple guidelines to help you defend yourself. Nothing complicated, just a few behaviours to follow if you want to surf more safely. Here are some tips on how to arm yourself against online scams.
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12/06/2024
The Neolithic site of Stonehenge, is located a few miles from Salisbury, England. Formed of huge stones, it is believed to have been an astronomical observatory in ancient times, with special significance at the solstice and equinox.
Specifically, these are huge megaliths positioned in a circular shape, topped by equally huge connecting lintels. The current position of the stones is the result of massive restoration that took place in the early part of the 20th century.
To this day, historians and scientists remain debated about its real significance. Included in UNESCO protected sites, today it is a popular tourist destination. The myths behind this place, even in 2023, are wasted.