Most Saturday mornings involve the hum of a lawnmower and the satisfaction of a freshly cut patch of green. But for me, that fateful June morning in 2000, the mundane took a sharp turn into the extraordinary. As I pushed my trusty mower across the familiar landscape of my Greenbrae Ridge backyard, a bright green … Read more
Sir Francis Drake, the Elizabethan buccaneer with a knack for plunder, wasn’t just a master mariner. He was also a notorious privateer, amassing a fortune estimated at a staggering $156.3 million in today’s money. The question of where Drake squirreled away this wealth has captivated treasure hunters and historians for centuries. Did he bury it … Read more
Have you ever wondered about the legends hidden within the folds of history, waiting to be explored? Among the many famous fables, the story of The Emerald Goddess is no exception. One of the great missing emeralds of Peru, The Emerald Goddess, was the centerpiece of a Shrine to the Goddess Umina. The Emerald Goddess … Read more
There are a lot of treasure stories that captivate us to the core. But, when it comes to a lost and hidden treasure that is worth millions of dollars, the story of Sir Francis Drake’s Plates of Brass needs no introduction. For centuries, it has intrigued historians and adventurers alike. These legendary artifacts—or the brass … Read more
When I first moved back into my house on Via Corona on Greenbrae Ridge, little did I know that simple yard work on a Saturday morning would evolve into a unique experience packed with danger, excitement, and unexpected twists and turns at every step. I was finding strange things in my yard that made me … Read more
There are 7,347,000,000 people on this planet who would like to find a buried treasure on their property. IT HAPPENED TO ME! On a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning in June 2000, beginning of an extraordinary journey. Mowing my lawn in Greenbrae, California, after a brief rain shower resulted in a curious discovery: a bright … Read more
The year is 1936. San Francisco bustles beneath its iconic fog, while north across the Golden Gate Bridge (still under construction), Greenbrae Ridge basks in the summer sun. This seemingly ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn for Beryl Shinn, a man on a casual picnic. Amidst the rocks, a glint catches his eye. He retrieves … Read more
My backyard in Greenbrae Ridge in Via Corona had always been a source of wonder, offering breathtaking views that seemed frozen in time. One rainy morning, however, something new caught my eye: peculiar stones scattered across the ground. Some were emerald green, shaped like arrowheads. Seemingly unusual and fascinating, this sparks curiosity within me, wondering … Read more
The allure of hidden treasures and tales of intrepid explorers have captivated humanity for centuries, and few stories rival the mystique surrounding Sir Francis Drake and his lost treasure. This legendary figure from the Age of Discovery left an indelible mark on history, both as a revered naval hero and a character shrouded in controversy … Read more
For those with a heart that beats faster at the prospect of untamed landscapes, daring exploits, and the thrill of the unknown, the world is a vast playground waiting to be explored. If you’re an adventure enthusiast seeking to satiate that appetite for excitement, here are eight exhilarating pursuits that will undoubtedly ignite the flame … Read more