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Podcast: Unsolved Canadian Mysteries
Episode: #7 - The Oak Island Treasure
Description: For over two centuries, Oak Island, a small landmass off the coast of Nova Scotia, has been the site of one of history’s most tantalizing treasure hunts. Legends of buried riches, cryptic symbols, and deadly traps have lured adventurers, historians, and fortune seekers from around the world. Yet, despite relentless digging and six recorded deaths, the island’s greatest secret remains elusive.The mystery began in 1795 when three young men stumbled upon a curious depression in the ground beneath a tree. As they dug, they discovered layers of wooden planks and stones, leading them to believe they had unco...