Finding Lost Treasure & Fallen Empires
Synopsis
A hurricane packing 90 miles per hour winds reveals submerged artifacts that illustrate the historical impacts of storms on America's coastlines.
Synopsis
Dr. Roger Smith leads the Pensacola Shipwreck Survey, seeking evidence of early Spanish explorers in Florida's Pensacola Bay. His team uncovers submerged artifacts from colonization attempts, including a sunken mass of subway cars that may offer insights into hurricane impacts. The documentary also addresses the conflict between archaeologists and treasure hunters over a shipwreck valued at half a billion dollars and the decline of the Venetian Empire following the Bubonic Plague.
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Why Watch
- See how hurricanes have shaped America's coastline.
- Meet Dr. Roger Smith, a legendary archaeologist.
- Find out what shipwrecks reveal about early explorers.
Did You Know
- Hurricane Sally packed winds of 90 miles per hour when it formed.
- Nearly a third of Venice's population vanished overnight due to the plague.
- The Pensacola Shipwreck Survey was initiated by Dr. Roger Smith.
- In 1992, divers found a Volkswagen Beetle while searching for shipwrecks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was Hurricane Sally's wind speed?
Hurricane Sally packed winds of 90 miles per hour.
Who was the brainchild behind the Pensacola Shipwreck Survey?
Dr Roger Smith was the brainchild behind the Pensacola Shipwreck Survey.
What major event significantly affected Venice's population?
Nearly a third of Venice's population was lost overnight due to the Bubonic Plague.
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