Rick Lagina: "We Found Roman Artifacts That Could Lead To Oak Island Treasure!"
For centuries, Oak Island has been a mystery wrapped in legends. Some say the Vikings sailed here long before Columbus. Others believe the island was a hiding spot for the lost treasure of the Knights Templar. And then, of course, there is the idea that pirates buried a massive hoard of gold deep underground.
But now, there is new evidence that might just change everything. Turns out, the Romans could have been here too! And we are not talking about just one random object. Several unusual artifacts have been uncovered, and they date way back to Roman times. But let’s be clear! The search for these artifacts was not easy. In fact, it almost cost a man his life.
So what happened? What did they find? And how did they find it?
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00:00At the time, I was thinking, big deal.
00:02He's going to come up, fix the comms, and go back in.
00:04That's what I thought.
00:06I did, too.
00:06I thought, well, this isn't going to stop.
00:10Things proceeding, it's just a glitch.
00:15I see the light coming.
00:18There he is.
00:19He's on the surface.
00:20Dead surface.
00:24Let's see it.
00:25Whoa.
00:26What is it?
00:27A Roman sword.
00:28That is phenomenal.
00:30For centuries, Oak Island has been a mystery wrapped in legends.
00:33Some say the Vikings sailed here long before Columbus.
00:36Others believe the island was a hiding spot for the lost treasure of the Knights Templar.
00:41And then, of course, there is the idea that pirates buried a massive horde of gold deep underground.
00:47But now there is new evidence that might just change everything.
00:50Turns out the Romans could have been here, too.
00:53And we are not talking about just one random object.
00:56Several unusual artifacts have been uncovered.
00:58And they date way back to Roman times.
01:01But let's be clear.
01:02The search for these artifacts was not easy.
01:05In fact, it almost cost a man his life.
01:08So what happened?
01:09What did they find?
01:10And how did they find it?
01:11The mysterious borehole.
01:13Oak Island is full of secrets.
01:15People have been digging, drilling, and diving here for over two centuries, trying to find out what lies beneath.
01:22But before anyone stumbled upon the artifact that changed everything, they almost lost a life trying to solve one of the biggest mysteries of all.
01:30Now, let's talk about 10X.
01:34This is not just a random hole in the ground.
01:37It is a deep, dangerous, water-filled shaft that has been the focus of treasure hunters for decades.
01:44It all started with Dan Blankenship, one of Oak Island's most dedicated searchers.
01:50He believed this borehole could lead straight to whatever was buried deep underground.
01:55And honestly, considering all the weird stuff people have found on this island, like gold chains, stone carvings, centuries-old coins, why not?
02:03Why can't there be treasure?
02:04But borehole 10X was not an easy dig.
02:08First off, it goes 235 feet deep, which is not exactly a casual backyard project.
02:13It starts with a 181-foot vertical drop through a reinforced steel and concrete shaft.
02:19Then, at the bottom, it narrows into a ridiculously tight 44-foot-long tunnel, only 27 inches wide.
02:27This means there is barely enough space for a grown man to squeeze through.
02:31And if that was not bad enough, the whole thing is submerged in murky water, which means there is zero visibility.
02:39And let's not forget, this is not some stable, well-constructed tunnel.
02:44Over the years, pieces of equipment have been lost down there.
02:47Rocks, dirt, and debris keep collapsing into the shaft.
02:51Every time someone tries to go down, there is a real risk of getting stuck or worse.
02:57That's why only the most experienced divers even consider going in.
03:01That's why the Lagina brothers called Harvey Marash and Michael Gerhards, two professional divers they brought in to explore 10X.
03:08Now, these guys knew the risks, but even they were not prepared for what happened.
03:13The plan was simple.
03:15Michael would go first, acting as a safety diver, while Harvey descended further into the tunnel.
03:20The crew on the surface would stay in touch with them through an underwater communication system.
03:26Everything was set.
03:27At least, that's what they thought.
03:29Just a few minutes into the dive, things started to fall apart.
03:33Michael's communication system suddenly stopped working.
03:37There was no signal, no voice.
03:39They were 100 feet underwater, in complete darkness, with no way to tell anyone if they were in trouble.
03:46The team on the surface had no idea if Michael was safe.
03:49They tried calling his name, but there was no response.
03:52Panic started setting in.
03:55If Michael was stuck or running out of air, they had no way of knowing.
03:59For the next 32 minutes, no one knew what was happening.
04:02That might not sound long, but when someone is underwater, unable to communicate, every second feels like an hour.
04:09The team tried tapping on the pipe to send signals, but still, no sign of him.
04:16People on the surface were tense.
04:18If something went wrong, how would they even get him out?
04:22Divers cannot just shoot straight up when they are that deep.
04:25It is dangerous.
04:26Decompression stops are needed to prevent serious health risks.
04:30So they waited and waited.
04:32Then finally, a light appeared beneath the water's surface.
04:36Harvey was coming up.
04:37Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
04:39Of course, after making sure he was okay, the next big question was, what happened down there?
04:45Harvey's dive was not completely wasted.
04:47He actually made it down pretty far.
04:49But once inside the narrow part of the tunnel, things got even worse.
04:53He could not see anything.
04:54Not just bad visibility, there was zero visibility.
04:58Thick clouds of silt made it impossible to make out any shapes or objects.
05:03It was like trying to see through the mud.
05:05He felt his way around the walls, trying to figure out what was down there.
05:09He could tell there was debris, possibly old wooden structures, broken rocks, and random objects.
05:15But as for the legendary treasure chamber?
05:18Still a mystery.
05:19And then came the real problem.
05:21The drill bar.
05:21Now, this was not some tiny obstacle he could just move aside.
05:26This was a massive 20-foot-long metal bar that had accidentally fallen into 10x decades ago.
05:31It was wedged inside the tunnel, blocking the way forward.
05:35Harvey tried to maneuver around it, but the space was too tight.
05:38His movement was restricted, and for a moment, he was not sure he could get out.
05:42That's when things got really uncomfortable.
05:46He had to twist and push himself backwards, scraping against the rough walls.
05:50His breathing got heavier.
05:52His air supply was limited.
05:54Every second counted.
05:56Somehow, he managed to get free and start heading back up.
05:59But the whole experience made one thing very clear.
06:0210x was not going to give up its secrets easily.
06:04But it was a good thing that they did not find anything in that hole, because only then were they able to shift their focus to someplace else.
06:12Somewhere that was truly hiding the treasure they were looking for.
06:15The unusual Roman artifact.
06:18After the chaos and near disaster at borehole 10x, the team knew they had to switch things up.
06:23The shaft was dangerous, unpredictable, and was not giving them any answers, at least not yet.
06:30But Oak Island had plenty of mysteries left to explore, and they were not going to let one setback slow them down.
06:36While deciding their next move, they turned their attention to another area that had been promising, but not fully investigated.
06:44That's when they found something strange.
06:46It started with what seemed like an ordinary rusted metal piece buried in the dirt.
06:51But after clearing away more soil, it became clear it was not just some random scrap.
06:56It was a pulley.
06:58Old, heavy, and well-crafted.
07:00This was not just something that had washed up on shore.
07:04It had been placed there.
07:05The team knew pulleys were often used in elaborate mechanisms.
07:09Lifting heavy objects, or operating hidden trapdoors.
07:13Maybe this was part of some centuries-old treasure retrieval system,
07:16and past searchers used it, or maybe it belonged to whoever had been here long before modern treasure hunters even arrived.
07:23As exciting as the pulley was, it was not the biggest discovery of the day.
07:28Just as the team was shifting their focus to their next steps,
07:32Charles Barkhouse walked in with something that would throw everyone into a frenzy.
07:35He had brought them an artifact that had the potential to change everything they thought they knew about Oak Island.
07:42Charles revealed that a Roman sword had been discovered in Mahone Bay, just off the coast of Oak Island.
07:48It had been found back in the 1940s by a local family who had been illegally scalloping in the area.
07:55Instead of reporting the discovery, they kept it hidden for decades, passing it down through generations.
08:00Now, after years of secrecy, the artifact had finally come into the hands of the Oak Island team.
08:06The sword itself was a bronze or brass weapon with a distinct hilt, which immediately caught their attention.
08:13It was heavier than expected, with an ornate design that seemed far too intricate for anything made in recent history.
08:20The hilt featured a carving of Hercules, which is a symbol commonly associated with ancient Roman military decorations.
08:27This weapon really looked ancient.
08:29Finding a Roman artifact in North America is unheard of.
08:33As far as mainstream history is concerned, the Romans never set foot anywhere near Oak Island.
08:39Their empire stretched through Europe, parts of the Middle East, and North Africa, but it never crossed the Atlantic.
08:45So what was this sword doing buried near Mahone Bay?
08:48Theories started flying immediately.
08:50Some believed the sword was absolute proof that Romans had been here.
08:54Somehow managing to travel across the ocean centuries before Columbus or Norse explorers.
09:00Others were more skeptical, arguing that even if the sword was authentic, that did not necessarily mean Romans had personally left it behind.
09:09It could have been brought here later, maybe by European collectors.
09:12Maybe through trade routes that had carried artifacts much farther than most historians assume.
09:18The team knew speculation was not enough.
09:21They needed proof.
09:22The only way to be sure was to have the sword tested by experts.
09:26They took it to St. Mary's University in Halifax, where specialists in archaeology and metallurgy could analyze it.
09:32If this was a true Roman artifact, it would change everything people thought they knew about early transatlantic travel.
09:39The first expert to examine the sword, Dr. Miles McCallum, noted that it looked similar to ceremonial weapons given to gladiators and high-ranking Roman officers.
09:50That was an exciting start.
09:52The hilt featured a figure believed to be Hercules, which lined up with Roman symbolism.
09:56The sword itself had the right shape, the right size, and the right balance for a piece dating back nearly 2,000 years.
10:04But none of that was conclusive on its own.
10:07The most important test was yet to come.
10:09To determine if the sword was really ancient, scientists performed a chemical analysis.
10:15The idea was that if the metal composition matched what Romans used, that would be a strong argument for its authenticity.
10:22If it contained materials associated with more modern manufacturing, then it was likely a reproduction.
10:28When the results came in, they were frustratingly inconclusive.
10:32Some of the elements did match Roman metallurgy.
10:35There were traces of copper, tin, lead, and even a small amount of arsenic, all consistent with ancient Roman bronze.
10:44That was a good sign, but there was a catch.
10:47The way the sword was cast did not quite fit known Roman techniques.
10:51Instead of being made through the traditional lost wax method, the sword seemed to have been cast in a bivalve mold.
10:58This was a problem.
10:59Roman blacksmiths typically did not use this kind of mold, at least not for weapons like this.
11:05The technique suggested a later time period, possibly medieval or even early modern.
11:10That led to a new theory.
11:12The sword could be an antique, but not necessarily from the Roman era.
11:15Some experts suggested it might have been created in the 18th or 19th century, inspired by Roman designs.
11:22Maybe it had been a collector's item, brought to Oak Island much later.
11:25Or perhaps it had even been deliberately placed there by someone who wanted to add to the mystery of the island.
11:31That last possibility was not as far-fetched as it sounded.
11:35Oak Island has a long history of attracting treasure hunters.
11:39And over the years, plenty of people have tried to leave their mark on the legend.
11:42Maybe the sword was part of an elaborate hoax.
11:45Or maybe it was really an ancient relic that had somehow made its way across the ocean long before anyone thought it possible.
11:52The team was not ready to give up.
11:54They sought a second opinion, bringing in Dr. Christa Brosseau, who is a chemistry professor specializing in metal analysis.
12:01She conducted a more detailed scan and found something unexpected.
12:05The sword contained a high amount of zinc.
12:08That raised eyebrows.
12:09Zinc was not typically used in ancient Roman bronze, at least not in high concentrations.
12:15That suggested the sword was modern brass, not ancient bronze.
12:20If that was true, it meant the sword was not from the Roman era.
12:23That was a massive blow to the theory that Romans had been here.
12:27But not everyone was convinced.
12:29Some pointed out that certain ancient mines contained naturally occurring zinc,
12:33which could have ended up in Roman bronze through natural contamination.
12:37Others argued that the presence of zinc didn't necessarily mean the sword was fake.
12:42It just meant more tests were needed.
12:43The debate only got more intense when comparisons were made to other, similar swords found in Europe.
12:49It turned out that museums in Italy and Spain had almost identical swords,
12:54and those had already been classified as replicas made in the 1800s.
12:59That didn't look good for the Oak Island sword.
13:01If the same model existed elsewhere and had been proven to be a reproduction,
13:06it seemed unlikely that this one was any different.
13:10But then came another twist.
13:12Some historians argued that just because replicas existed didn't automatically mean this particular sword was one of them.
13:19Maybe the design had been copied from an actual ancient artifact,
13:22and maybe the Oak Island sword was the original,
13:25and the ones in Europe were copies.
13:27At this point, things were a mess.
13:30Some experts insisted the sword was a modern fake,
13:33nothing more than a product of 19th century craftsmanship.
13:37Others believed it still had the potential to be a genuine ancient artifact,
13:42pointing to the metal composition and its unique discovery location.
13:45And of course, there were those who felt the whole thing was just another dead end
13:49in Oak Island's long history of wild theories and false leads.
13:54One thing was certain.
13:55The discovery has sparked one of the biggest controversies in the island's history.
14:00Whether real or fake, the Roman sword had everyone talking.
14:04But the exciting thing is that this sword is not the only Roman artifact found in this region.
14:09Other findings over the years.
14:10Oak Island has been teasing treasure hunters and history buffs for over two centuries.
14:16Every time someone thinks they are close to figuring out its secrets,
14:20the island throws them another mystery.
14:22People have poured money, sweat, and even their lives into uncovering what's buried beneath the surface.
14:28And while they haven't yet found the legendary treasure,
14:31they have dug up some seriously strange things.
14:34One of the biggest puzzles is the discovery of objects that don't seem to belong.
14:38You would expect to find old tools, coins, and maybe even some pirate relics.
14:44But Oak Island has a habit of serving up things that have no logical reason to be there.
14:49And that includes what some claim to be Roman artifacts.
14:52Now, if the Romans really were here, that would shake up everything we know about history.
14:57The official story is that they never set foot anywhere near North America.
15:01Yet here we are with multiple discoveries suggesting otherwise.
15:05Take, for example, the Roman-style crossbow bolts.
15:08These small, sharp projectiles were found on the island.
15:11And they match the design of bolts used by the Roman military.
15:15How did they end up here?
15:17Some argue they could have arrived via trade routes much later in history,
15:20maybe even during the age of European exploration.
15:23But others insist this could mean the Romans, or at least someone carrying their weapons,
15:28visited this part of the world long before Columbus or the Vikings.
15:31Then there is the famous lead cross discovered at Smith's Cove.
15:35This one is still debated to this day.
15:37The cross, made of lead with a design resembling medieval Templar symbols,
15:42was buried under layers of sediment.
15:44Some researchers believe it is linked to the Knights Templar,
15:47a mysterious order that supposedly traveled across the Atlantic to hide their treasures.
15:52But another theory suggests it could be even older, possibly dating back to the Roman period.
15:58If true, that would be massive.
16:00The cross was analyzed, and the lead composition was traced back to southern France,
16:05an area under Roman rule at one point.
16:07This could mean an ancient expedition reached Oak Island centuries before anyone thought it possible.
16:14Another curious find is the inscribed stone known as the 90-foot stone.
16:20Discovered deep in the infamous Money Pit,
16:22this large rock contained symbols that no one could immediately decipher.
16:27Over the years, researchers have tried to crack the code,
16:29and some believe the markings resemble Phoenician or Roman-era scripts.
16:33Now, the stone itself mysteriously disappeared in the early 1900s,
16:38because of course it did.
16:39This is Oak Island, where nothing stays simple,
16:42but records of its inscription still exist.
16:45If the markings do have Roman origins,
16:48that would suggest someone with knowledge of their writing system was on the island centuries ago.
16:53Let's not forget the strange stone roads and platforms uncovered beneath Smith's Cove.
16:58These are not natural formations.
16:59Someone deliberately built them,
17:02and they don't match the construction techniques of colonial-era settlers.
17:06Some researchers believe these structures resemble ancient European engineering,
17:10possibly even connected to Roman aqueducts or roads.
17:13Maybe this is another clue pointing to pre-Columbian visitors,
17:16or maybe this is simply the work of early explorers setting up base centuries later.
17:21Another huge debate started when a Roman coin was allegedly found near Oak Island.
17:25The problem was that no one knew exactly where it came from.
17:28If authentic, it could mean Roman merchants somehow ended up in this region.
17:33But coins are tricky.
17:34They travel.
17:35They get lost, traded, and passed down for centuries.
17:39Just because a Roman coin turns up somewhere does not mean Romans were there.
17:43Still, it raises questions,
17:45why would a coin from ancient Rome be anywhere near Oak Island?
17:49Then there is the mysterious shipwreck detected near Mahone Bay.
17:52The wreck has not been fully explored yet,
17:54but sonar scans suggest it is old, really old.
17:58Some researchers believe it could be from the 1400s or earlier,
18:02meaning it predates Columbus.
18:04Others think it might be much older, possibly linked to medieval or ancient seafarers.
18:09If any evidence surfaces that ties this wreck to the Romans, it would be groundbreaking.
18:14But for now, it remains one of the island's many unsolved riddles.
18:19And of course, we cannot talk about Oak Island's bizarre finds
18:22without mentioning the wooden platforms and tunnels found deep underground.
18:26Over the years, excavations have revealed layers upon layers of wooden beams,
18:32arranged in a way that suggests deliberate construction.
18:34Some of these tunnels seem booby-trapped, designed to flood any digging attempts,
18:39which is another feature suspiciously similar to ancient Roman engineering.
18:43The Romans were known for their complex underground structures,
18:47water management systems, and even hidden vaults.
18:50It is possible that whoever built these tunnels had knowledge of Roman techniques.
18:55Skeptics argue that many of these discoveries could be explained by later European travelers
18:59or early settlers.
19:01But the problem with that theory is that many of these artifacts and structures
19:05predate recorded colonial history.
19:09No one can quite explain how they got there.
19:11And that's what keeps people coming back to Oak Island year after year.
19:16Even though mainstream historians hesitate to connect Oak Island's findings to the Romans,
19:21the sheer number of unexplained artifacts and structures
19:24suggest someone was here long before the official timeline allows.
19:28The more objects they uncover,
19:29the harder it is to dismiss the possibility that ancient visitors,
19:34whether Roman, Phoenician, or another forgotten civilization,
19:38left their mark on this strange little island.
19:41Every time someone digs on Oak Island, the mystery only gets deeper.
19:45Each artifact found raises new questions.
19:48Just when one theory starts to make sense,
19:51a new discovery comes along and changes everything.
19:53The idea that the Romans might have been here is still up for debate.
19:58But one thing is for sure.
19:59Something strange happened on this island long ago.
20:02Whether it was explorers, treasure hunters, or an unknown civilization,
20:07history left its mark here.
20:09And we are still trying to piece together the full story.
20:12So what do you think?
20:15Could the Romans have actually made it to North America?
20:18Or is there another explanation for these discoveries?
20:21Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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