The Mississippi Gulf Coast experienced a surge in piracy throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, attracting outlaws with a penchant for burying their stolen treasures. Whispers and rumors of buried ...

Pirates are often associated with adventure, rebellion, and—of course—hidden treasure. While much of the lore is myth, some real-life treasure discoveries have confirmed that pirate loot was more than ...

Gear up for shipwrecks, pirates and treasures at the Putnam Museum & Science Center's new exhibit opening Saturday. High-tech meets the high seas in "Shipwreck! Pirates and Treasure," a multimedium ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The swashbuckling, lawless pirates that sailed the waters off the east coast of the United States in the late 1600s to mid-1700s ...

They may not be household names today, but the riches they plundered—from the Mughal Empire and the East India Company—are legendary. "Avery Chasing the Great Mogul's Ship," colored engraving, ca.