The 40 Billion Dollar Pirate Treasure Right Over There

Somewhere one mile down just right over there rests the 40 billion dollar treasure of the Cinco Chagas.

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[GamesFromSpace]

Pro tip: If you're moving $40b worth of treasure, don't cheap out on the shipping. Spend a little extra, have some redundancy.

[StuffandThings_]

Its honestly such a shame that people only ever seem to focus on Caribbean pirates, when piracy was everywhere in history and so many epic stories get left out

[GuntherRommel]

"Propelled into a grave so opulent, even the Pharoahs would feel jealous". That's some frigging poetry there, Evan. Great line.

[redwallzyl]

It's actually a pretty well studied topic in maritime archaeology. The very clear conclusion is that treasure hunting is both a pyramid scheme and far less good for the economy of the area then preservation and proper excavation. Treasure hunting only ever makes a few rich people richer and leaves everyone else paying the cost and history permanently destroyed.

[matttravers]

I've really been enjoying these episodes from the Azores. My family comes from the Azores, but there aren't many memories of the islands left with my family, and there aren't a ton of accessible resources on them on youtube or anything either. So thanks guys

[realhawaiio]

For those confused - Portugal at this time was not allied with England because it had fallen into a personal union with Spain.

[Jannl]

I can't put my finger on why, but Rare Earth has such a unique way of approaching different topics. Others might just focus on the size of the treasure, on ways to extract it. Evan focusses on the human side, especially the side of the locals, which probably doesn't get much attention on a global scale. I love it!

[xcalhau]

I just hope you know that as a Portuguese who wants to visit Açores since pretty much my entire life, these collection of videos as made me love the arquipélago even more.
Your videos are amazingly written and the images you've collected from its people and landscapes really make them even better, keep up the good work, I just wish some of "my people" were as interested and invested in these stories as you are!

[Asa-kbrw]

Evan, these videos are always so entertaining and informative: thank you for making such great content for us for free!

[RobbsHomemadeLife]

In the Florida Keys you can find shipwrecks from the 19th 18th and 17th century but most of the wrecks from the 16th century and earlier have been covered over in coral and sand and will never be seen again

[kissthesky]

I think contemplating the immense riches and valiant fighting men from a windswept cafe table and warm drink is treasure enough for the modern pirate.

[xntumrfoivrnwf]

This channel is the real hidden treasure

[Blitzoschitzo]

That was some incredible, top notch story telling.

[djayjp]

I love this worldwide, personally delivered anthropology series. Keep up the wonderful work!

[Airbournjack]

I'd argue that, they are worth more brought up but only if they are mostly on the island. A museum exhibit telling the history of the islands and its past as the blood soaked gateway back home. I'd see 20% as a suitable payment for the work and resources to locate and chart out where the majority of it went down. I'd also argue, that the actual retrieval should be done by government sanctioned archeologists.

But that's just me

[rogerexposito]

there are much better comments already written but you rock man. love your work and humility. you are a treasure, thanks.

[danielschein]

Sure Evan - Your ancestors (and mine) were thieves. However, it's not like their Portuguese victims nobly acquired those gems in a fair trade from someone who received equal value in return. They stole it too. Back in those days, theft was how great fortunes were made. Maybe it should stay on the ocean bottom simply because no one today can credibly claim to be the rightful owner.

[RealBradMiller]

5:47 THIS is an amazing shot!
Love the story, love the socks.
I'm going to go build myself a deepwater submarine so I can find me some tray-sure.

[farandwide]

What great cinematography. I really liked the drone shot around 8:00. I love these videos please keep them coming.

[Fredo_StarRunner]

Just a few more weeks before I can afford my submarine. They won't even know the treasure's gone until I'm far away