Astonishing Roman Artifacts Unearthed | The Curse of Oak Island

A Fascinating Discovery: Ancient Artifacts on Oak Island and Their Surprising Origins

As the new week unfolds in the ongoing search for treasure on Oak Island, Rick and Marty Lagina, alongside Marty’s son Alex, Craig Tester, and Dave Blankenship, embark on an exciting journey northeast of Oak Island. Their destination is St. Mary’s University in Halifax, where they will meet with Professor Myles McCallum, a Roman archaeology expert. The team is eager to find out if a strange object resembling an ancient Roman sword, reportedly found off the coast of Oak Island, is indeed authentic.

Upon arriving at the university, the team is introduced to the item they’ve been eagerly anticipating: a bronze sword. The sword’s design is consistent with Roman craftsmanship, and its appearance sparks excitement. As Professor McCallum inspects the object, he raises some important observations. While the sword may look authentic, its construction is unusual. McCallum suggests that the object is more likely an art piece rather than a functional weapon. The presence of a bivalve mold, as opposed to a single lost-wax mold, indicates it was crafted as an ornamental object rather than for battle.

The sword’s potential Roman origin, dating back to the reign of Emperor Commodus in the second century AD, would seem improbable for such an item to end up in the waters near Oak Island. However, many Oak Island theorists suggest it may not be as far-fetched as it seems. The Carthaginians, seafaring people who once dominated Mediterranean trade routes from 600 to 200 BC, were known for their advanced navigation skills and shipbuilding. Their ability to navigate challenging waters, such as the North Atlantic, could have enabled them to travel to Nova Scotia, and the presence of Carthaginian coins found nearby further supports this theory.

The team is hopeful that if the sword is indeed Roman, it could shed new light on the Oak Island mystery. Could it be evidence that connects Oak Island to the ancient Roman Empire? Or perhaps it is a much later artifact, a copy made during the 1700s, after the sword had been lost to history. Regardless of its true origins, the find has sparked curiosity and debate among the team, leaving more questions than answers.

Meanwhile, Alex Lagina, Jack Begley, and archaeometallurgist Emma Culligan welcome numismatist Sandy Campbell to the Oak Island Interpretive Center. The team has recently uncovered a fascinating artifact: a copper coin found on Lot 5. Scans suggest that the coin could predate the 16th century, and Sandy Campbell is eager to examine it further. The coin’s composition—high copper content, along with traces of arsenic and silver—points to its age and possible origin. Campbell hypothesizes that the coin could be Roman or Byzantine, potentially linking Oak Island to ancient history.

To the team’s astonishment, further analysis confirms that the coin’s design matches Roman-style characters, with a design that could date back to 300 BC to 500 AD. This discovery opens up a wealth of possibilities. How did a Roman coin find its way to Oak Island? Could the Knights Templar, who were known to have traveled across Europe and the Americas, have brought it here during their time on the island? The idea that the Templars might have connections to the Roman Empire is a compelling one, and this coin may be another piece of the puzzle.

The mysteries continue to deepen when the team uncovers a small horseshoe on the stone ramp in the swamp. The horseshoe, which appears to date back to the 1400s, adds yet another layer to the mystery. Blacksmithing expert Carmen Legge is brought in to analyze the horseshoe. He confirms its age, and the team is left wondering how this small artifact could fit into the larger narrative of Oak Island’s strange history.

Could the horseshoe, combined with the ancient coin and Roman sword, offer new insight into who might have visited Oak Island centuries ago? Was there a link between the Roman Empire, the Knights Templar, and the treasure hidden on Oak Island? The discoveries are certainly astounding, but the true significance remains elusive.

As the team digs deeper into the mysteries of Oak Island, one thing is clear: the island holds secrets that span centuries, possibly even millennia. With each discovery, the possibility of unraveling Oak Island’s enigmatic past becomes more tantalizing. Whether the answer lies in the ancient artifacts, the connections to the Templars, or something else entirely, the search for treasure continues, drawing closer to uncovering the island’s long-buried secrets.

With every new clue, Oak Island’s treasure hunt becomes even more intriguing, as the team pieces together an increasingly complex narrative that connects the island to ancient civilizations, mysterious artifacts, and unexplained phenomena. Whether or not they will eventually unlock the island’s greatest secret remains to be seen, but for now, the hunt continues.