Examines various treasure troves that have been discovered throughout history including the ancient ruins of Alexandria, Terracotta Warriors of China, the tomb of Tutankhamen, the wreck of the Titanic, and art treasures stolen by the Nazis during World War Two.
Discusses several known pirates in history including Sir Francis Drake, Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and others, and describes different types of pirates such as Buccaneers, Corsairs, and Privateers.
Examines several ancient monuments around the world including the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas, stone circles, Nazca lines and Machu Picchu in Peru, Easter Island statues, and more.
Examines the various mummies that have been discovered over the century in peat bogs, the desert and mountains regions, and describes mummification, mummy curses, and more.
