Lost expeditions, mysterious finds, and dangerous journeys into the unknown.
The Phaistos Disc remains one of archaeology’s greatest mysteries. This ancient clay artifact bears undeciphered symbols that have puzzled experts for over a century.
The Darien Scheme was Scotland’s catastrophic attempt to colonize Panama in 1698. Over 80% of colonists died in mysterious circumstances.
The Lenape Stone sparked fierce debate when discovered in 1872, depicting Native Americans hunting mammoths in mysterious carvings.
The St. Augustine Light has guided ships safely through Florida’s treacherous waters since 1874, standing as America’s oldest continuously operating lighthouse.
Blown off course voyages led to accidental discoveries that shaped world history. Learn how unexpected winds created new trade routes and empires.
Sablon, California was a Santa Fe Railroad station in San Bernardino County that became a ghost town. Learn about its brief history from 1909-1912.
Capsizing has claimed countless ships throughout history. Discover the tragic stories and engineering lessons learned from maritime disasters.
Aviation archaeology explores aircraft wrecks and crash sites to preserve aviation history through careful documentation and recovery efforts.