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The Truth About Hunting for Pirate Treasure

From movies like “The Goonies” to TV shows like “PAW Patrol,” we’re obsessed with the idea of finding a pirate’s lost treasure. Did pirates actually hide their treasure? And what makes something a treasure anyway? Maritime archaeologist Joel Cook unearths the unsettling truth behind treasure hunters and explains their complicated role in modern archaeology.

English
  • Originally Aired April 27, 2023
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network PBS Digital Studios
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created September 25, 2025 by
    sbaile
  • Modified September 25, 2025 by
    sbaile