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Public collection helped save Viking's most valuable treasure, finder gets 57 million

Public collection helped save Viking's most valuable treasure, finder gets 57 million

GM4PRO
5217 15
A book could be written about Derek McLennan and his "Galloway" treasure. Three years ago, this Scottish good-natured sympathiser and great promoter of detector detecting found the so-called "Galloway". "Galloway Treasure"; the largest and most valuable silver and gold Viking set ever found in the islands. The deadline for raising funds to purchase the treasure is at the beginning of November. And so, as well as the great feeling of discovering national history, Derek can also be warmed by the reward that will land in his account in the next few days...
The mystery of the Baghdad batteries

The mystery of the Baghdad batteries

Elmara
13959 5
It happened in 1938 during the works in Khujut Rab. Just outside Baghdad. Here, German archaeologist Wilhelm Konig recovered a five-inch-long (13cm) clay vessel containing a copper cylinder that encased an iron wire. The vessel showed signs of corrosion and initial tests indicated the presence of an acidic agent. Probably wine or wine vinegar.
Odyssea

Odyssea

Elmara
33697 2
According to published estimates, there are approximately 650,000 ships lying along the shores of the Americas. In recent history, from 1824 to 1962, an additional 1,500 ships sank in the same area with an estimated cargo value of.....
Viking Treasure

Viking Treasure

Elmara
29993 9
You may have seen this discovery in the news a few days ago, as I did. After a short spot that ran on CT, I checked out the BBC website and drooled in mute amazement at the keyboard of the nouveau riche.
Flotilla 1715

Flotilla 1715

Freon
34051 9
In June 1715, a very strong hurricane hit the Florida beaches. When the storm subsided, 11 ships of the Silver Fleet were at the bottom of the ocean. These medieval "convoys" carried treasures from the New World to Spain.

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