NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 5 & 6)

In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 5 and 6) on the History Channel. Have the Lagina brothers and their team found proof that Europeans visited Oak Island before the time of Columbus? How might the plight of the Gates family in National Treasure foreshadow challenges between the Laginas and the respected historical community? • Join National Treasure Hunt for the first-ever NATIONAL TREASURE WEEKEND in Philadelphia from August 20-22, 2026. Here's where tickets are still available... • LIVE recording of the National Treasure Hunt podcast featuring National Treasure director Jon Turteltaub: Friday, August 21; 6:00-7:30 PM; The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center. Limited capacity; get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-treasure-hunt-live-a-conversation-with-director-jon-turteltaub-tickets-1994606658208 • Two opportunities to participate in National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event: Thursday, August 20, 6:00-9:00 PM, OR Saturday, August 22, 5:00-8:00 PM; Carpenter's Hall. Limited capacity; get tickets here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/vpbqfa/event/heistnight/ • FREE screenings of the National Treasure movies including special introductions by Jon Turteltaub: Friday, August 21, 8:00 PM for National Treasure; Saturday, August 22, 8:00 PM for National Treasure: Book of Secrets; Independence Mall. Walk-ups welcome. ~~ • Sign-ups are OPEN for the fall 2026 National Treasure Hunt Tour in Philadelphia happening on Saturday, September 19th. Register here before all spots are filled: https://forms.gle/FmRjbHwbUU73r7rd7 • Sign-ups are also OPEN for the fall 2026 National Treasure Hunt Tour in Washington, D.C., happening on Saturday, October 17th. Register here before all spots are filled: https://forms.gle/Xnhd5d3mJLDXqG8J9 • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, plus supplementary short- and long-form video content, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on X and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To support our show and access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes, watch parties, and a book club, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our merch store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: http://tee.pub/lic/nthuntpodcast.