Treasures

Treasures

Discover the untold stories behind history’s most captivating riches in Treasures, a series exploring lost gold, stolen art, cursed gems, and the deeper meaning of what we treasure most. From sunken ships to royal jewels, each episode reveals secrets, scandals, and the eternal human desire to chase the unattainable. For more engaging podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzou

Episodes

June 28, 2025 30 mins
Join Professor Barnaby Thatch in his parlor as he unravels humanity's timeless obsession with lost treasures. From the golden rituals of El Dorado that transformed into impossible dreams of conquest, to the mysterious Lost Dutchman's Mine hidden in Arizona's treacherous Superstition Mountains, to the staggering wartime plunder of Yamashita's Gold buried somewhere in the Philippine wilderness - this episode explores why we remain ca...
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Professor Thatch explores the glittering world of royal regalia and supposedly cursed gemstones, from the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom to the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond and the legendary Hope Diamond curse. This episode delves into the intersection of power, symbolism, and superstition, examining how precious stones become repositories of meaning that transcend their material value. Through tales of imperial acquisition...
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July 2, 2025 28 mins
From the systematic treasure fleets of the Spanish Empire to modern deep-sea salvage operations, Professor Thatch navigates the treacherous waters of underwater archaeology and treasure hunting. This episode chronicles the rise and fall of maritime fortunes, from the silver-laden galleons that funded empires to contemporary legal battles over recovered artifacts. Through stories of the 1715 Spanish fleet disaster, Mel Fisher's obse...
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