Insane Oak Island Discoveries They Are Hiding From You

Last year you guys got so far in the garden shaft—an incredible effort by everybody—but then it ends with this unbelievably dramatic flooding, and that’s kind of the last we’ve really seen of you and the whole team. Where do things stand right now in The Money Pit?

Oh, it’s just like you said. I mean, for years the team of The Curse of Oak Island has been tirelessly exploring this mysterious island, chasing legends, and searching for evidence of something extraordinary—maybe hidden treasures, ancient artifacts, or some long-lost secrets buried beneath the surface. And now, they have finally uncovered something big: they have found evidence that proves people once lived here. But maybe some people don’t want you to know about this.

Yes, this evidence was hidden, buried, and almost erased from history until now. So, what exactly did Rick, Marty, and their team discover this time, and how does it prove that Oak Island’s mysteries are real?

The Weird Stone Walkway

The day started with Rick and Marty Lagina and their team focusing on the swamp, which is a triangular-shaped area that has consistently given them fascinating finds. The swamp is believed to hold connections to The Money Pit, potentially linking past excavation attempts and structures designed to conceal something of value. Their first task was to investigate a stone walkway uncovered in the southeast corner of the swamp. This is not just any random pile of rocks—it is an intentionally constructed feature. The angular placement of the stones, their alignment, and their origin suggest they were brought here for a specific purpose. Some of the rocks are similar in size and shape to those forming the famous Nolan’s Cross, which is a megalithic cross discovered in 1981 by the late Fred Nolan.

It is interesting how the stone placement in the swamp seems deliberate, which raises the question: why would anyone go to the trouble of building such a structure in such a remote area? The team noted how some of the stones appear to come from deep underground, not the nearby beach. They speculated that these stones were likely extracted during previous excavation efforts, possibly related to The Money Pit, and then placed in the swamp. If this is true, it suggests the swamp might not be natural at all, but a carefully engineered feature.

Rick Lagina pointed out how these stones form a clear line, while the surrounding area showed no similar formation. The uniformity means there was some kind of human activity and not some natural causes. The big question now is whether this walkway was part of a larger network of structures—and if so, who built it and why? The deliberate nature of these structures suggests that there was a purpose for building this, but the lack of clear historical records keeps everyone guessing.

Meanwhile, attention turned to the Garden Shaft, an 18th-century structure believed to be close to a potential treasure-type tunnel. To the Garden Shaft, the team was making steady progress here, excavating layers of clay and rock. This part of the island has always been a hotspot for intriguing finds, and hopes were high as they continued their work. The Lagina brothers joined the effort, eager to get hands-on with the excavation. Armed with pneumatic jackhammers, they dug into the dense clay, which is a physically demanding task. Rick admitted that it was some of the hardest work he had done in years, but it was worth it for the chance to uncover something extraordinary.

Watching Rick and Marty dive into the digging shows just how personal this search has become for them. While digging, the team uncovered more evidence that reinforced the theory of human activity in the area: a shoe fragment was found near the stone walkway. When they sent it for analysis, they found out that the leather piece was vegetable-tanned, which used to be a common process in the 16th and 17th centuries. The stitching further suggested it was hand-sewn, likely in Europe, and brought to the island. Interestingly, the experts who were with them believed the shoe belonged to someone of higher rank, like an officer, rather than a laborer. This suggested the presence of individuals overseeing work rather than performing it themselves. This small find tells us that someone of importance was here, not just workers. The leather’s condition and craftsmanship tie it to a specific historical context. It is likely that there was European involvement.

As the team continued to analyze the swamp, they also acknowledged the importance of understanding its purpose. If the swamp was modified or even entirely artificial, it raises questions about its role in concealing whatever lies at the heart of Oak Island’s mystery. Maybe it was a deliberate cover for an entrance to The Money Pit or another treasure chamber. The placement of the stones, the alignment of the walkway, and the presence of unusual geological features all point to intentional human activity.

Spooner noted that more evidence of human construction emerged the deeper they dug. They found structures that seemed to defy natural explanations. By this point, the swamp was proving to be much more than a curious side project. It was becoming a critical piece of the puzzle that connects different parts of the island. As the day progressed, the team pushed forward with their excavation efforts, removing layers of earth in the Garden Shaft. The goal was to locate the tunnel believed to lie beneath, possibly leading to the treasure or at least providing more clues. After years of digging and searching, this felt like a breakthrough moment.

Rick and Marty reflected on the significance of their work. They cared less about finding the treasure and more about preserving history, honoring the island’s legacy, and fulfilling a mission that spans centuries. The excitement was too high at this point. This had now become a journey to uncover the truth—whatever that truth might be.

After this, they went to meet Chris Morford, a dedicated researcher who was there to unveil his latest findings.

Finding the Treasure

Chris’s passion for uncovering hidden connections was evident, and this time he focused on Nolan’s Cross—a formation of massive boulders on Oak Island that had perplexed explorers for decades. Chris believed this was not just a random collection of rocks; it was a carefully crafted design, one that could point to something extraordinary. Chris walked the team through his observations and theories. His research had taken him deep into European history, where he studied the Knights Templar, a medieval order known for their military and financial prowess. The Templars were said to have hidden vast treasures, including sacred relics like the Holy Grail and the Menorah from King Solomon’s Temple.

Chris believed that some of these treasures might have made their way to Oak Island, and Nolan’s Cross was the key to finding them. He started with the basics. Nolan’s Cross is a symmetrical arrangement of boulders spread across the island, each one massive and seemingly out of place. But would anyone go to the trouble of moving these stones, and why arrange them in such a precise formation? Chris suggested that the Templars—or a group inspired by them—had created the cross as a map, guiding future generations to a hidden treasure.

The alignment of the boulders, he argued, was no accident. Chris explained how the cross fit into a larger network of markers on the island. He pointed out the drilled stones, which are rocks with small carved holes that had been discovered in various locations. These stones, he said, were not random. They formed a straight line, with certain points on Nolan’s Cross leading directly to The Money Pit, which is the area believed to hold the island’s greatest secrets.

The drilled stones themselves were fascinating. The first was discovered by Frederick Blair in the late 1800s. It had been moved during early excavations, but its original location was carefully documented. Later, Fred Nolan found two more drilled stones during his surveys. Chris had analyzed their positions and realized they lined up perfectly with key points on Nolan’s Cross, reinforcing the idea that they were part of a larger design.

One of the most amusing features of Nolan’s Cross was Cone C, which is a boulder near the shoreline. Chris believed this was the starting point for anyone following the Templars’ map. From there, the drilled stones acted as navigational markers, leading toward The Money Pit. He described it as a breadcrumb trail, carefully laid out to guide those who knew how to interpret it.

The team listened intently, their curiosity growing with each detail. Chris pointed out that these markers were not unique to Oak Island. Similar features had been found at Templar sites across Europe, where natural landmarks and man-made structures were used together to create coded maps. On Oak Island, the combination of the swamp, the drilled stones, and Nolan’s Cross suggested a similar approach.

Chris had also studied the distances and angles between the boulders and drilled stones, finding patterns that seemed too precise to be coincidental. The alignment reflected a deliberate plan. He noted that the stones themselves were not native to their current locations, meaning they had been transported there—no small feat considering their size and weight. Whoever moved them must have had a significant purpose. The big question here was why Oak Island?

Chris explained that the Templars were masters of strategy, known for their ability to hide treasures in plain sight. After their persecution in the 14th century, they scattered across Europe, and some theories suggest they ventured even further. Nova Scotia, with its remote location and rugged terrain, would have been an ideal hiding spot. The island’s natural features, combined with the Templars’ engineering skills, made it the perfect place to safeguard something valuable. Chris emphasized that the arrangement of the stones was not just for practicality—it carried symbolic meaning. The cross itself was a powerful symbol for the Templars, representing their faith and their mission.

By embedding this symbol into the landscape of Oak Island, they ensured that their presence and their secrets would be remembered. The team could not help but be drawn in by Chris’s enthusiasm and the depth of his research. The alignment of the stones and drilled markers seemed too deliberate to ignore.

To test the theory, Rick and Marty decided to bring in Steve Guptill, their trusted surveyor. If the alignment was as precise as Chris claimed, Steve’s measurements would confirm it. The group headed out to Nolan’s Cross, where Steve began mapping the positions of the boulders and the drilled stones. The goal was to see if the line created by these features intersected with The Money Pit or any other significant site.

As Steve worked, the team reflected on the significance of the cross. This collection of stones was a link to the past, a tangible connection to a story that had spanned centuries. If Chris’s theory was correct, the Templars had left behind not only their treasures but also their legacy, encoded in the very landscape of Oak Island.

The process of mapping the alignment required careful measurements and calculations. Steve tracked the line from Cone C through the drilled stones, noting how it passed through key points on the island. The data seemed to support Chris’s claims. This reinforced the idea that Nolan’s Cross was more than just a coincidence.

While the survey continued, the team could not ignore the broader implications of Chris’s work. If the Templars had indeed hidden treasures on Oak Island, it would rewrite history as they knew it. The idea that a medieval order had crossed the Atlantic and left its mark on this remote island was both thrilling and humbling.

Chris also mentioned the importance of the cross and its alignment. He acknowledged that there was still much to uncover, but he believed they were on the right track. For him, Nolan’s Cross was a message from the past—a reminder of the lengths people would go to protect what they valued most.

The next stop was the swamp. The team headed there to excavate the area in the hope of finding something strange—new evidence from the swamp.

In the Swamp

In the swamp, they found something else. During excavation, they found a massive tree stump buried deep in the muck. It was an oddity considering that trees don’t typically grow in water. The swamp itself had long been suspected of being an artificial feature, possibly constructed to hide entrances or clues to whatever treasure might be on the island.

Finding a tree stump so deeply buried suggested that this area was not a swamp. It hinted that the land had once been forested and later manipulated into its current state. The stump, when examined closely, showed signs of being cut with tools—possibly an axe. This discovery opened a floodgate of theories. Was the tree cut down to clear the area for building something, perhaps even The Money Pit? The absence of related logs nearby was puzzling. Maybe someone had taken the wood to construct the wooden platforms found in The Money Pit decades ago. Those platforms, made of rounded logs, were discovered almost two centuries earlier and were thought to be part of a design to safeguard the treasure from flooding.

If this stump was connected to that work, it would add a new layer to the swamp’s significance. The swamp had always been a mystery in itself. Earlier, the team had uncovered stone walkways and unusual rock formations there, suggesting significant human activity. The discovery of a second stump reinforced the idea that this was not just a natural feature but part of a broader, deliberate design. If they could date the stump accurately, it might reveal when the swamp was created or manipulated by human hands.

Rick and Gary returned to the swamp the next day, determined to investigate further. With Billy running the excavator, they dug deeper into the triangle-shaped area, hoping to find more evidence of human activity. Sure enough, another stump was unearthed. Like the first, it had clean cuts that indicated tool use, but the surrounding logs were missing. It was as if someone had removed all the usable wood, leaving only the base of the tree. This reinforced the theory that the swamp had been forested and later transformed into what it is today, possibly as part of a grander scheme to hide the treasure.

The question remained: why manipulate the swamp? One theory is that it was designed to obscure entrances to tunnels or other features connected to The Money Pit. Another possibility is that the swamp itself was part of the Templars’ or other settlers’ efforts to conceal their activities on the island. The deeper the team dug, the clearer it became that this was not just a natural swamp—it was an intentional feature.

Meanwhile, the focus shifted back to The Money Pit, where the team had made a significant breakthrough.

Strange Discovery in The Money Pit

After digging to a depth of 95 ft, they encountered a 7-ft wide tunnel that seemed to lead toward what they called the baby blob. The baby blob was an area identified by previous scans as potentially containing buried treasure. Excitement was building as the team prepared to explore the tunnel further.

Using a sonic drill, they began probing the area around the tunnel. They uncovered wooden pieces that appeared to be part of a structure, possibly one of the wooden platforms historically associated with The Money Pit. These logs were round and seemed to have been placed there deliberately. When they used a crowbar to explore beneath the logs, they found what appeared to be a hollow space. This suggested that the tunnel might still be intact and could lead to something significant.

The round timbers were particularly exciting because they hinted at the age of the structure. These logs could date back to the original construction of The Money Pit, providing a direct connection to the people who built it. The fact that they were still in good condition after so many years was remarkable. This gave the team hope that they were on the verge of a major discovery. The plan now was to extend the shaft and explore the tunnel more thoroughly. This is no small task; it will require careful planning and execution to avoid damaging the structure or missing critical evidence. But the team is determined to push forward, knowing they are closer than ever to uncovering the truth about Oak Island.

This entire sequence of discoveries raises intriguing questions. If the swamp was forested and later manipulated, what was the purpose of that transformation? There are currently two theories about the tunnel in The Money Pit. Maybe it is a genuine path to the treasure, or just another decoy meant to confuse treasure hunters.

For now, we find it hard to believe that all these features—the drilled stones, Nolan’s Cross, the swamp, and The Money Pit—are unrelated. They seem to form a cohesive system designed by people who were both highly skilled and deeply committed to protecting whatever lies beneath Oak Island. Whether it was the Templars, pirates, or another group entirely, the level of effort and ingenuity involved is astonishing.

The tree stumps in the swamp are particularly fascinating. If they were part of the original forest, it means the swamp was deliberately flooded or transformed at some point. The idea that someone could turn an entire section of land into a swamp to hide their activities is brilliant—yes, but it is also unsettling. It shows the lengths people would go to protect their secrets.

And then there is the tunnel. Finding hollow spaces beneath the logs suggests that this was not just a random structure—it was built with intent. The presence of round timbers similar to those found on the wooden platforms ties this find directly to the original Money Pit excavations. It is hard not to wonder if the team is on the verge of uncovering something monumental.

What do you think is the secret here? What do you think is buried on Oak Island? Let us know your theory in the comments below, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates—you won’t want to miss what we uncover next!