Does This Mysterious Code Lead To A 19th Century Buried Fortune? | Myth Hunters | Absolute History

Thomas Beal, a figure shrouded in mystery, allegedly buried a treasure worth millions in the Virginia countryside in 1819. With his sudden disappearance, Beale left behind enigmatic clues and a coded message, sparking centuries of fascination and speculation. This documentary follows the relentless quest of treasure hunters, historians, and code-breakers as they unravel the secrets surrounding Beale's vanished wealth. From mesmerism to modern technology, each attempt to crack the code unveils more layers of intrigue, leading to startling revelations about Beale's enigmatic legacy and the truth behind his lost treasure.
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[@SkyBlue-qn8me]

This reminds me of that TV series The Curse of Oak Island which is currently in season 64 or however long it is that they still can't find anything 🤣

[@bethbartlett5692]

That subject has a very real History and very real finds as they dug. There is or was a real object(s) to find. This story has as much evidence of being a prepared hoax as any evidence of treasure. I doubt there's more than a box with a note that indicates they cracked the code but there's no more than 1 gold nugget for the efforts. ... and maybe the purpose of the experience. It's interesting but has no real foundation of purpose.

[@mague2739]

That oak island treasure it's been long gone. All they're getting is traits of past excavations

[@dedratiger806]

If they find the treasure, the show is over and the cast and crew are unemployed 😜

[@SkyBlue-qn8me]

@@dedratiger806 😆

[@Ambassador_Gkar]

My suspicion also is the vast majority of the treasure IS gone: however, I do believe the original depositers did not get it all. Hence, the water analysis showing higher levels of gold, from certain bore holes, in & around the money pit. I also am enjoying the Laginas discovering the historical narratives around the other areas, like the swamp, Nolan's cross & the Lot 5 digs.

[@mark.083]

Seen a few treasure hunting docs as of late, some guy got hit in the head and had a vision that sent him on a hunt, found... Nothing. Some other guy found a stone with strange marking... Found, another stone, then another. And now this... A code means there's a treasure and then they ask spirits! . Can't anyone just find a bloody map to follow, and then ACTUALY find the treasure! 😩

[@michaelfercik3691]

Bloody + Map + Spirits = English Pirate Treasure

[@KingSlat730]

Especially if it's the wrong person who finds it and tells lotta ppl n ends up with the govt of whatever country it's on and gets told we'll help you find it but we need 100% of it because its ours by law.

[@bethbartlett5692]

"Have seen" or "Saw", (my Mother was intense in our correct speaking of the English language), I in turn developed a habit of what many describe as "the Grammar Police". However, it actually helps one to remember the correct use of the verbs. I don't mind being judged, particularly if it is in the process of helping another level up in their grammar. The fact is, it can make the difference between an income of 30K and 90K per year, and keep others from misguided judging of one relative to the language skills. 🎓👮‍♀️ ... 😘

[@mark.083]

@@bethbartlett5692 Pedantic! I find that to be an interesting adjective. I believe the use of "some guy" in the structure of the sentence was incorrect also. I do believe as such, the structural format of the sentence was intended to be that of an informal nature. But one will of course be sure to take into account one's use of the English language in future. 🙄

[@autotek7930]

"They" do find treasures. The real ones are smart enough to not say a word and possibly melt it down and make fake gold nuggets by slowly pouring the molten gold or silver into water then putting those pieces in a rock tumbler to simulate natural water worn gold like from a steam or river, I'm pretty sure even the gold that's worn off the fake nuggets will be recovered by panning the slurry just like you'd do natural materials you gather from a river or steam...... seems logical

[@johnallright6847]

Sat here in England after a frosty night with a cup of coffee and the sun is up and an enjoyable story....

[@bullitt7544]

Righto. Top of the day to you.

[@JimmyGodwin-cg6bc]

There will always be an England! God save the King!

[@koltoncrane3099]

Jimmy Godwin Speaking of the king of England I watched a documentary or show about how the king must be legitimate. They showed the one king was an illegitimate son that became king so they tracked down only the legitimate descendants and found todays king of England is a sheep farmer in Australia around 60 years old or something.

[@Itsnotapet]

Nobody enjoys England..come on now

[@johnallright6847]

One of those are you.

[@MurderHornet-mo3tm]

gold and silver are heavy no way they could have traveled that far with that weight

[@CornPop2]

Found a $20 in front of the store once ..... i won the treasure already

[@sarujanview]

😂

[@GilaBert-sq4hj]

So you had to hide that 20$ somewhere and make some codes for future people to find it in next the centuries 😉😜💰💎

[@CornPop2]

@@GilaBert-sq4hj idk, find the code and find out....

[@Ian-ij4of]

I'm in the UK, I gave a tramp £40.00 just before Christmas last year, I'd seen him before and I've given him money and food before, after I gave him the £40.00 which was 2x £20 notes, I only saw him one more time and never again, I always wondered what happened to that old man. We have a chain of Tesco shops here in the UK and after paying my grocery bill I noticed the familiar free books that you can have for free or you can give a donation, I picked up the first book I saw which was lying on the top of other books on a bookcase, inside was a £50.00 note. This was witnessed by my wife, and my wife was with me when I used to give the old man money and food as both of us used to and still do eat at a particular weatherspoon pub that does decent food and drink at reasonable prices. Call me silly, but I had a notion ages before that the old man had died. The £50 note inside the book was his way of giving back. It's a romantic notion, I know. Thought I'd share...😊

[@DesJoiner]

I'm from Bedford, VA. I grew up on a farm there. I have never once heard anyone take this treasure story seriously. 😅 It's always so crazy to see anything about Bedford in shows.

[@Roberob1189]

You don’t know anyone cause it’s been over a century. If you lived years back you’d know a lot of people. It’s most likely not real. But still, it creates excitement lol. And the oak island shit is probably not real either.

[@JG-tt4sz]

I believe they said Buford, not Bedford.

[@michaelfercik3691]

If this much treasure is buried by Bufords Tavern or anywhere in West Virginia or Virginia, it would have been discovered by accident a couple of hundred years ago, because of the entire area being passed through countless ownership. If there was a treasure, then it was found long ago by somebody like Rockefeller or another 18th or 19th century tycoon.

[@koltoncrane3099]

The Rockefeller’s don’t need treasure or actual gold. They helped setup and own part of the federal reserve. The federal reserve is privatelyowned paying a 6%dividend to shareholders. They literally create money out of thin air and taxes pays them back. It’s the biggest Ponzi scheme.

[@legacyXplore]

I never have understood how treasure hunters land on stuff like the Biel Papers. There are so many real treasures out there to find its overwhelming.

[@koltoncrane3099]

Ya got any good book recommendations or websites for more real treasures or stories that have been well documented to be probably true?

[@Dark_Snider]

I live in Front Royal, a couple hours away from Lynchburg Virginia. A buddy of mine has a cousin who lives in Lynchburg. He told me that his cousin spent summers in the 1990s looking for the treasure. He actually has maps/paper that are slightly torn and supposedly it matches up some mountains that are connected to the story of the treasure. Well, as far as I know he's found nothing. I thought about going down there myself and doing a little searching. Lynchburg has a museum that has information about the treasure that you can get more information there and do some searching. But, I believe it is a hoax also. I would probably spend more time soaking in the environment of the trees and the forest instead of looking for treasure..lol

[@ResinAlchemist2024]

Agreed, it's a hoax. A test of privacy loyalty from Beal to Hart. Hart failed and spent his life chasing nonsense. Just my opinion.

[@michaelfercik3691]

I did see a video of a guy using the jagged edges of a piece of paper to match up with a mountain ridges skyline. Was this your buddy's cousin?

[@Dark_Snider]

@@michaelfercik3691 it might be. I don't remember his name. Or even if it was mentioned at the time. I was in Lynchburg when I found out about the story. A historical farm called Echos farm, Echells farm, something like that. Did a lot of drinking lol.

[@Ambassador_Gkar]

Great docutainment. Thanks 👍 One adage comes to mind: there's a sucker born every minute. Which rings as true today, as it did back in the time of the Harts.

[@jefferyedwards5003]

At least a sucker born ever century.

[@winnielombaard8984]

Or maybe....the codebreakers said it was hoax, so that they can go and find it themselves!😁

[@franceticfrancetic3153]

That's what I would do..

[@NiNeDiGitti]

@@franceticfrancetic3153I knew I couldn’t trust you.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Lynchburg, VA was founded by my (G Grandfather X 6), I've come to discover he was a Wise and Ethical man. 💛

[@JohnWayne-kx7nd]

The aerial footage they show at 46:45 is from Ewing VA, its 250 miles from Bedford. The top of the Mountain at top of the screen is the Kentucky line. There's a chance that the Swift Silver Mines are located here,(look it up)but definitely not the Beale treasure.

[@BionicRusty]

J W Sherman: My tale will survive for centuries. Marty Lagina: Hold my shovel. 🤣😂

[@Homelessincincinnati]

If you were on your deathbed you would surley tell someone close to you where the treasure was

[@winnielombaard8984]

What happened to the other 33 men? Why did none of them come to find it or had the code? There is no way that some of them would not have come forward or tried to find it? Very interesting!

[@YoutubeSupportServices]

Well, IF it was a true tale, .. LMAO,... I know two code-breakers that lived happily ever after.

[@jeffwazney7657]

If this pamphlet was published and on the shelf, wouldn't it make sense that everyone would be able to read it? Just like any story ever told, the reader can believe anything they want. Would be interesting in seeing this pamphlet in person though.

[@DerekWalsh-l4i]

There are photographs of several of these pamphlets on the Internet.

[@ramirovaldez3061]

Some of you have mentioned Oak Island as having the same problem and this is true. The problem with these lost treasures is that no one can decipher them properly. When someone spends enough time with a cipher map, stone, or letter and cannot figure things out, having spent so much time using up all their resources to no avail. The owning party has no other option but to expose the map, stone or letters hoping to make money in some form like writing a book to recover some of the losses because in their mind they come to the realization that it is a made up story and if not at least they can make something since their giving away important information to someone that does know how to read the cipher. It is what most people will do when they get tired of holding on to something they just can’t figure out. It is true that the fiction book treasure island was created by the author based on his failure of not finding the island. He died very close to the island not knowing it whereabouts. Yes! People make books when they can’t get nowhere with a treasure story. The actual Templars map that leads you to the lost Dutchman’s goldmine is being used as a book cover for the lost Dutchman. Figure that out! So the problem is that they can’t read the cipher as in this story. I can assure you that the Thomas Beale story is ciphered and he left certain stones in Arizona to backup his life story that he found the Lost Dutchman’s goldmine for a specific reason. He describes that he took gold back to Virginia. He describes the three places in Virginia which most people do not understand because they don’t know how to read the cipher. I do and I can tell you that there is nothing under the money pit on Oak Island, but there is something there that they will not find again, they are not skilled in deciphering. Do not be surprised when the time comes that someone will eventually define all these treasure maps.

[@ryanmccallum7023]

It’s highly unlikely 30 men are willing to bury so much wealth and never return for it also wouldn’t it make sense going to the business that swapped it all for gold silver and jewels etc 😂😂

[@daveflick12]

Buffalo hunters that are very smart to write an unbreakable code. PULLING MY PLONKER.

[@ghesoonkarim602]

Your video keeps repeating itself. The story can end within 10 minutes. I do appreciate them but can't stand the repeating. It's like videos for dummies 😅😅

[@richardcranium5393]

So are we supposed to believe that's an early 1900 house with an AC unit in the window?

[@philiptownsend4026]

An early nineteenth century house couldn't be filmed either...

[@chancemorse6705]

2:26 secs to start

[@flintliddon]

Mesmerism is part of how Joseph smith made up Mormonism. Mesmerism was more accepted in the 19th century. Doesn’t make it more correct, just more accepted. Or less ridiculed.

[@jasonmatthews7829]

There wasn't one Thomas Beale running around 19'th century America, or even Virginia, there who knows how many everywhere, including using the name as an alias, most likely, like William Antrim later with Billy the Kid (he has like 10 cousins alone with variations of his name, adding to the eventual death controversy.) Beale cyphers are an existent thing in the code world, I can't remember if it predates this mystery or not, but the truth is it doesn't matter if the treasure was re or just a really clever marketing stunt, nobody "wasted" their lives searching if they had fun doing it.

[@andrewwarren9055]

Coincidentally the first book of genesis also refers to a few Vaults and where two rivers meet....

[@johnnyblade4351]

Should of tried Bletchley Park they were pretty damned good at breaking codes an Enigma !!! Even R.I.P. Alan Turin

[@bethbartlett5692]

BTW, if it were real, it would be deeper than 6 feet, by now. The natural organic debris decomposition over the years would place another 1 - 3 feet of soil atop the items.

[@KurtOnoIR]

Or it could be less than 6ft. Or about 6ft.

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

no.

[@Blueknight1960]

Here's my question. Why would 3 healthy men who supposedly found millions in gold and then decide to travel across country just to bury it and not live the rich life?

[@markhirstwood4190]

Someone from St. Louis tracked them, got the treasure and killed them.

[@peterxd3610]

it is not worth looking for a lost "treasure" that you will not find no matter how long you search

[@maghangajohn5675]

I think, if Alisdair continues to narrate all your documentaries then I won't stop watching any of your documentaries. Whether you lie in them or not.😂😂😂

[@Itsnotapet]

Dillinger was by far the smartest person ever on finding money

[@karinlearned7150]

This is akin to those of us who play slot machines...we know the chances of hitting the jackpot are slim yet we keep hoping...read somewhere it has something to do with dopamine as a neurotransmitter in the brain that contributes to focus, motivation and happiness...and hope

[@usmcmustang2972]

Nobody is going to trade coins and jewels for raw ore.. That is just so stupid, it's hard to explain to people that do not know what it takes process ore... This tale is BS.. It was constructed in my opinion, to throw others who were after what they did have, like the location of the mine, off of their tail... It's quite possible that there is some treasure, but nothing like is blown way out of proportion.

[@SlickWillyTFCF]

Not if the raw ore is worth more than the coins and jewels were worth. Since it does take so much work to refine ore, maybe they were willing to take a hit on the value to pass that effort on to someone else.

[@willamsandell1082]

Jeeezzzzzz… dudes! Turn down the loud music.. if you’ve got an interesting story you don’t need it

[@richardwernars5327]

One minute in, and already know they find nothing😂

[@dkhnova]

23:58 .... Congratulations on correctly using the word "disinterested", which means unbiased and impartial. (It does not mean "uninterested".)

[@nphipps9406]

now, that's a great story, until this day people are curious

[@hightorrexplore4370]

Same still looking though ,just the next corner .

[@jeffreyhowll1392]

If the second code was the Declaration of Independence, the first should be the Magna Carta...

[@stellamatutina3573]

Magna Carta, Could well be..? Maybe even the King James Bible..?

[@jeffreyhowll1392]

@@stellamatutina3573 Too many different editions...

[@stellamatutina3573]

@@jeffreyhowll1392 George Washington Constitution..? 1787

[@jeffreyhowll1392]

@@stellamatutina3573 Very likely the key to the 3rd code... chronological order...

[@terryabassi1927]

19th century had really good laser printing

[@darrenadams-mv7mu]

myth hunters good show

[@noapologies619]

NO

[@jimj808]

Regardless that kid did indeed lead them to a legitimate location where once was hidden something by someone long ago!

[@johnhenderson131]

Let me know when someone strikes it rich…Oh and I also like to know if the treasure is ever found! You can see how tempting treasure hunting becomes…until it turns into an obsession.

[@borri68]

Wonder if they tried the declaration backwards.

[@DerekWalsh-l4i]

Yes, that has been done. Doesn't work.

[@grampysmagic3327]

@22:50 could happen if you think about the proven remote viewing program. It's all relaxation

[@rexluminus9867]

Way too much loud musick didn't even match the storyline.Junk. Also, there is no need to have no code BS. To carry that much "treasure" was another impossibility back in the days by 3 man!😂😅😊.

[@TristramSavage]

Wrote same

[@cadderley100]

There can't be that many document's, written in 1776, at the same time as The Declaration of Independence. What I did was try to compare the codes to other document's written at the time. I haven't found anything convincing yet, but this method of cryptography is one of the simplest. It's just a case of knowing which text was used as the Key. It would have been a text, obviously, that Beale was familiar with. If the first text was issued by the Government, isn't it likely that the other two text would also have been published by some form of Government? Just because we cannot crack the other two codes yet, it doesn't mean that it's a hoax. All it means, is that we haven't found the right key text yet. To crack it, we need to know what text's were available in Beale's time, back in 1819.

[@davidwmuise]

The Declaration of Independence is the code breaker. Treasures is gone.

[@tinytattoomike7943]

I want my 50:24 back !

[@memer-tn3nk]

Have anyone try using decoration of independent was the second page number 2 but the first had to be a paper of important. Time to relook at the codes

[@lostmojo]

How insensibile do you reckon your public is, that you use so much, so loud, so emotional music?

[@KenZchameleon]

I hope someone checked the Bible, since it's the most-read book in the world and it makes sense it would have been used as a cypher.

[@MrJakeTucker]

I thought of that, but there are many variations of the bible. I suppose you could look at what type of bible would of been most common in early 19th century America.

[@arklife99]

Its been changed many times over the years so good luck on finding the correct 1 if so

[@michaelfercik3691]

All it is going to take to prove or disprove the Beal Treasure is not cracking a code, rather it will take a few people to learn the reverse engineered physics involved in physical on-ground dowsing with the modern light weight ball bearing dowsing rod. When enough people become professional dowsers by practicing the dowsing lessons after reading the book: The Art of Dowsing - Separating Science from Superstition ($14.95), by Michael Fercik.

[@zachwells8994]

Simple boys n girls, its four miles north of the old tavern, located in an excavated, or created vault, 6 feet beliw ground. GL.

[@ruthgoh4869]

It's clickbaity to write "treasure code" in the thumbnail when that was proven to be a hoax.😑

[@DerekWalsh-l4i]

Who proved it? Definitely not proven to be a hoax; people use that as an excuse because they cannot crack this code.

[@ruthgoh4869]

@@DerekWalsh-l4i watch the video dummy.

[@keithsweet8840]

I bet its one of Shakespeare's books..

[@Hoff_0313]

Uno reverse… the code breaking experts told a lie and found the treasure themselves.

[@kaynefryday1251]

If it was real a AI super computer would have solved it lol

[@Signaman-z9d]

Some people get belligerent on certain topics and issues.They will dig their heels and will never admit their wrong , like that guy even going to the grave believing.✌️

[@arklife99]

You just explained half of modern society 😂

[@wesknitter407]

Why didn't they go for the p[ace where they found the gold and make their own riches

[@John-l5u9l]

Oldest trick in the book

[@joh466]

Just going to ignore the 18 year old boy with supernatural abilities? Just proof of how Satan works.

[@petersutherland2075]

a wind uo ......ah I thought so.

[@John-l5u9l]

This is rich really then mesmerizing their own gold it came to4000 lbs like king Solomon's gold was 4000 lbs

[@denvergalut7559]

You'll find treasure when you don't search for it and you'll only lose fortune, time and effort in search of it. Treasure hunts are more on clues than actual treasure if you want gold then become a small scale miner you damn easy go lucky prospectors expecting gold can be find on a cave like sitting ducks waiting to be discovered

[@user-iv7pl2uo7q]

The "style" had more to do with available resources, natural & monetary. The modern concept of using strip malls is a more expeditious & cost effective method of shaking down a greater number......in familiar surroundings.

[@John-l5u9l]

Bet ur wrong that's not how code works or you have gold nope this is misleading

[@frankiebaca1175]

whats the real story you think bealle knows fidel castro

[@John-l5u9l]

State borders were changed five times so did the maps showing the different state boundrries

[@TristramSavage]

Logistically, how does one r three men transport that much gold n silver from Co. to Va.? Seems like it'd take a whole mess of mules and a couple years... Lol

[@DerekWalsh-l4i]

Ever heard of waggons?

[@John-l5u9l]

Use old maps and trail names the indians named the routes not the Soldiers they had no idea where they were going only the indians how to find a safe escape

[@Justjad007]

I bet it got taken within 1week of it being put into the ground...🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@zachwells8994]

No doubt, such a large treasure. Crazy

[@stephenlowton2539]

Another documentary ruined by annoying stupid distracting,over the top background soundtrack.

[@brianbeville545]

How did that freaky kid run through the forest & find a. Plate in the dirt 4 ft dwn. After holdig a copper ring. 😅

[@jimj808]

& Clayton blew up the treasure lol wld of been too funny if that had happened..😂

[@Itsnotapet]

Ya i think the Zodiac killer posted numbers, so find the zodiac killer..he has your treasure..good luck on your quest

[@John-l5u9l]

Tennessee soil

[@tejloro]

Is that Elonka?

[@Tcrim354]

Another tourists trap from the old days.

[@franktuckwell196]

Thanks to you wasting my time, theres no mystery, i am unsubscribing right now.

[@matgray1663]

Well they are hunting myths🙄😅

[@Mindswamp]

mesmerism, also known as fakery.

[@John-l5u9l]

Beal wad thirty third degree freemason I can do it in twenty. Minutes ason yes it will locate the gold hidenn😮

[@docbrown7572]

Why the obscure method of writing a sentence? Misspelled words etc.

[@TomofAllTrades]

I wonder if AI could solve the code?

[@alfonsozarate2458]

I think the couple that were codebreakers took all of it.

[@LordVikingLive]

7 minutes in I said it's fake, a scam, prank. I was right. But does anybody want to buy a treasure map? It's genuin..lol.

[@TheSceneryDoc]

😆

[@andrewwarren9055]

I’m pretty sure the first one I e locality is based off the Bible the first book of genesis and basically reads left to right and up an down and says the same thing over m over its in the water where the two rivers meet there’s actually three vaults one there one on the mountain and one inside something each one is marked with a symbol too. I think the one that’s been found in 2020 was just one of them. There’s a lot of words in the cipher that are the same like the word Sky and According and Vault and The and There but after a while I begin to see it’s the same thing and every other line is a sentence....don’t ask me how I figured that all out it just came to me....

[@Woody_Florida]

Ok, I see know I wasted my time clicking this video. The so called Beal treasure is soo ridiculous at this point. And honestly I thought everyone was done hearing about this nonsense also.

[@bhannah0224]

😊⁰⁰⁰⁰

[@guygranger7894]

How often do you see a square stone buried out in the middle of nowhere. They should have kept digging. The young boy saw and described the treasure and that`s a clue that he may not have been told. I think they had the right place,but possibly,,the whole treasure thing was a hoax.

[@hughgallagher9477]

😂

[@Philip-gn8wx]

A genuine hoax . Great Grandpa is rolling in the grave with hysterical laughter 😂.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

"According to legend" = BS

[@Mar_bic]

Yeah, it was a hoax kinda like this video

[@KA-pq3yz]

A group of white men going out across the country to hunt the buffaloes 😂😂 And came back with gold sliver and jewelry Only one man’s name came out again and again 😂😂😂 there you go…. But good story