In 2017, Lothrop, who teaches at Kilgore College in Texas learned about a treasure hunt connected with a book by author Pete Bissonette, "Breakfast Tea & Bourbon," which promised a $50,000 prize.

His new book, "There's Treasure Inside," offers hints for eager treasure hunters, sending them on an expedition to find hidden chests with a combined prize value of more than $2 million.

The author, Massachusetts native Michael Cloherty O'Connell, invested over $150,000 into this passion project, which was born out of his love for American history.

A decadeslong treasure hunt that has been fascinating participants in France since 1993 is believed to have come to an end after the discovery of a long-buried owl statuette this week.

World’s longest treasure hunt over as 31-year search for mystery item ends Hundreds of thousands of people had attempted to locate this golden owl hidden in 1993 — and it’s finally been found.

There was the "Emperor Norton" Treasure Hunts for a golden medallion in the 1950s and '60s and "The Secret" treasure hunt a few years ago, which focused on finding hidden jewels hidden in various ...

CRYPTO QUEST Crypto tycoon sparks $2m treasure hunt after burying boxes with Bitcoin & gems sashed inside – can you find the loot?

A treasure hunt somewhere in New England that reads like a 21st century children’s book. Project Skydrop Narrator: But unlike those childhood stories, this treasure is real.

A CRYPTO investor has sparked a $2,000,000 hunt after burying FIVE treasure chests. Californian musician-turned-entrepreneur-turned-author, Jon Collins-Back, has challenged treasure hunters to sear… ...