You may have heard of a treasure hidden near where you live or one that is off in a faraway corner of the world that you would like to search for, but you're not sure of how to begin. Well, you're not alone in that thinking. Many have had dreams of searching for and uncovering a lost treasure but have never attempted the adventure for various reasons. But if you're serious about searching for that pot of gold, you need a starting point to begin. Hopefully, my article will help you. I can answer the "how to find treasure" question, but it's up to you to follow through on what you learn here.
The How-To, Is The Hard Part - The Things Others Fail To Do
Answering the question of "how to find a treasure" is easy. However, the hard part is following through on the "how-to" part of the search. And here is where many lack the knowledge. This is what I mean.
First, you need a roadmap. I don't mean a map used for driving. I mean a guide of how you are going to proceed to locate that treasure. Successful treasure hunters know where they will search because they have researched their treasure story. The research is their roadmap for where to begin searching.
Haphazardly digging here and there, tearing into homes with hammers, and saws, expecting to locate a treasure because you read about it online or elsewhere is an exercise in futility. Finding treasures doesn't work that way. That's because most of those stories are full of holes. They've been told or written about so many times that the story has changed. Sometimes an exaggeration of information is made, or a piece of information is left out of the story. It may be on purpose or not, no matter, that missing piece of information could be the crucial part of that treasure-hunting puzzle. So how do you research a buried treasure story or any lost treasure? You begin by searching for more information. You begin to build your roadmap to follow.
Search For Answers
How to find treasure is nothing more than a search for answers. If you have a story about a buried treasure, the first thing you do is try and verify that information. How do you do that? You do that by visiting a library and searching for books. Try browsing through newspaper files to see if there is any information regarding that story. To find stories about treasures, browse through old magazines about lost treasures. If you find any information regarding your story or find a treasure story you want to research further, note the author and his or her reference, usually listed as a footnote or a bibliography in the book or magazine. Research the author to see if they have written any more about that particular information.
Next, read the material while looking for verifiable information. Is there information about the treasure made by a person now living that you can contact and question? If the story is old and all persons connected to the treasure are deceased, try looking for verifiable proof through any surviving family members that may have been told the story about the treasure.
Another place to search for treasure stories is your local historical societies. Many times they have the information you need that the libraries don't have. Search their old newspapers and magazines in that area. I have been successful by visiting local historical societies in the counties I want to search.
This time-consuming research is most often what stops many amateur treasure hunters from pursuing lost and buried treasures. Research takes lots of time and work. But they are the cornerstone to building your roadmap to finding treasures.
Once you have gathered all of the information you need to begin your physical search for the treasure, the next thing you do is design a plan of how and where you will physically look for the goodies.
By now, you should have a good idea of where to begin looking, but first, be sure to get permission from the property owners. You don’t want to start searching, especially digging, on private property without first getting the ok to do so. If you are on State or Federal Lands, be careful of the laws.
You may be reluctant to talk to a property owner about a possible treasure on their property. It’s not unusual to feel that way. However, suppose you mention that you are willing to share any finds and that you will respect their property. In that case, many property owners, especially if they had no idea a treasure may be hidden on their property, will welcome the idea. Be professional and courteous. Those traits go a long way with property owners.
If your search does not lead to a treasure, you need to turn around and rethink your plan. It may mean once again researching the story and heading into a new area, and it’s not uncommon to search many sites before finding that elusive treasure. Patience and dedication are needed to locate them. Not everyone has that kind of persistence. However, many others from all walks of life have found all sorts of treasures. Follow your roadmap until you reach a dead-end, or you discover what you’re looking for.
Treasures are everywhere. Keep your eyes and ears open for signs, and research the possibilities.
My metal detecting/treasure hunting TV series, “Exploring History’s Treasures” EHT, was the first REAL, reality, show of its kind. There was no scripting, no planting or salting the ground with finds before we dug them. Exploring History’s Treasures can now be viewed here.