“Unlocking the Past: 30 Elusive Treasures That Could Outwit Even the Greatest Adventurer”
#7
Tucker’s Cross
Tucker’s Cross is a 22-karat gold cross adorned with seven emeralds, discovered by Bermudian explorer Teddy Tucker in 1955. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish galleon San Pedro, which sank in 1594. Initially thought to be Indian-made, the cross became the most valuable shipwreck artifact by 1997. Tucker sold it to Bermuda’s government in 1959 for display in the Aquarian Museum. However, it was stolen before a royal visit in 1966, replaced by a replica. Today, an escape room attraction in Bermuda’s Dockyard is named after the cross.
#8
Honjo Masamune
The legendary samurai sword created by master swordsmith Goro Masamune, was a prized national treasure. Passed down through generations of shoguns, it was lost during the U.S. occupation of Japan after World War II.
#10
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Stolen Artwork
In March 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers stole 13 valuable works of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The theft, valued at $500 million, remains unsolved, and no artwork has been recovered. The museum offers a $10 million reward for information.
#11
Drents Museum Heist Stolen Items
On January 25, 2025, thieves used explosives to steal priceless Dacian artifacts, including the Helmet of Cotofenesti, worth €4.3 million, from the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands. The items, on loan from Romania’s National History Museum, include gold bracelets and other Dacian treasures dating back to the 2nd century BC. The theft, which shocked both museums, has led Romania’s Ministry of Culture to vow to recover the artifacts.
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