The Best Treasure Hunters Documentaries

Archaeology & Mysteries - 216 free documentaries about treasure hunters.

Start with Into the Treasure Shaft (20 min, HISTORY), then The Mystery Of The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine In Southwest America (53 min, Absolute History). All 216 documentaries here are free to watch from their makers' official uploads. To read deeper, the top-rated book on treasure hunters is The Lost City of Z by David Grann.

• Into the Treasure Shaft | The Curse of Oak Island (20 min, HISTORY)
• The Mystery Of The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine In Southwest America | Myth Hunters (53 min, Absolute History)
• Myth Hunters | Episode 11: Raider Ron & the Lost Ark (49 min, Free Documentary - History)
• The Kruger Millions: The Mystery of South Africa's Buried Gold | Myth Hunters (52 min, Absolute History)
• Hunting the Real Treasure That Inspired The Goonies | Expedition Unknown (19 min, Discovery)
• Myth Hunters | Episode 8: The Hunt for the Book of Spells (49 min, Free Documentary - History)
• Tomb Raiders | Lost Treasures of Egypt (44 min, National Geographic)
• The French Priest's Mystery Treasure That Inspired The Da Vinci Code | Myth Hunters (51 min, Absolute History)
• The Hunt For The Billion Dollar Pirate Treasure Buried On Cocos Island (51 min, Absolute History)
• One Treasure Hunters Desperate 7-Year Search For Spanish Gold | Myth Hunters (50 min, Absolute History)
• The Truth About King Tut's Golden Mask | Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets (44 min, National Geographic)
• Secrets of the Colosseum | Lost Treasures of Rome (44 min, National Geographic)
• UNCOVERED: Hidden Secrets of Pompeii | Lost Treasures of Rome (44 min, National Geographic)
• The Hunt For The Queen Of Sheba's Legendary Treasure | Myth Hunters (49 min, Odyssey)
• Josh Gates’ Most Amazing Finds | Expedition Unknown (22 min, Discovery)
• What have Archaeologists Discovered? | Lost Treasures of Rome MEGA Episode (132 min, National Geographic)
• Secrets of the Sun God: Lost Treasures of the Maya | Albert Lin (44 min, National Geographic)
• Myth Hunters | Episode 4: The Real King Solomon's Mines (48 min, Free Documentary - History)
• These Unearthed Clues Reveal New Theories | The Curse of Oak Island (21 min, HISTORY)
• HUGE Coin Discoveries | The Curse of Oak Island (21 min, HISTORY)
• The Triangular Clue That Changes Everything | The Curse of Oak Island (22 min, HISTORY)
• The Biggest Oak Island Finds of 2025 | The Curse of Oak Island (55 min, HISTORY)
• HOLY SHIP! Unexpected Finds Beneath the Island | The Curse of Oak Island (25 min, HISTORY)
• Christmas Special! | Lost Treasures of the Bible MEGA Episode (132 min, National Geographic)
• The Priceless Treasure Of The Queen Of Sheba | Myth Hunters (49 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• Myth Hunters | Episode 9: The Lost City of El Dorado (49 min, Free Documentary - History)
• BIGGEST Spike Discoveries | The Curse of Oak Island (18 min, HISTORY)
• Money Pit Mayhem | The Curse of Oak Island (21 min, HISTORY)
• Hidden Wooden Structures Reveal New Clues | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• Discoveries That Rewrite the Mystery | The Curse of Oak Island (26 min, HISTORY)
• Secret Stonework Finally Revealed | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• Engineered Secrets Beneath the Surface | The Curse of Oak Island (23 min, HISTORY)
• Legends, Clues & Conspiracies | The Curse of Oak Island (21 min, HISTORY)
• In the Lab: Science vs. the Unexplained | The Curse of Oak Island (20 min, HISTORY)
• Treasure Maps That Changed Everything | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• Clues That Change Everything | The Curse of Oak Island (20 min, HISTORY)
• Jaw-Dropping Treasures Revealed | The Curse of Oak Island (26 min, HISTORY)
• TOP MIND-BLOWING DISCOVERIES OF 2024 | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• Easter and Passover Special | Lost Treasures of the Bible MEGA Episode (132 min, National Geographic)
• Attack on Pearl Harbor | Buried Secrets of WWII (44 min, National Geographic)
• The Mystery Of The 2,000-Year-Old Scroll Of Lost Jewish Treasure (50 min, Odyssey)
• The Origins Of China: The Ancient Civilization That Birthed A Superpower | Lost Treasures (48 min, Odyssey)
• 1870 Treasure Hunt: The Lost Ship Of The Mojave Desert | Myth Hunters (51 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• El Dorado: The Search For The Long Lost Ancient City Of Gold | Myth Hunters (50 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• A High-Stakes Search for Hidden Gold | Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (20 min, Discovery)
• Unearthing Smith's Cove | The Curse of Oak Island (24 min, HISTORY)
• Jaw-Dropping Treasures Revealed | The Curse of Oak Island (26 min, HISTORY)
• The Most Exciting Discoveries | The Curse of Oak Island (18 min, HISTORY)
• A Connection to the Ark of the Covenant? | The Curse of Oak Island (18 min, HISTORY)
• The Messiest Treasure Hunt Yet | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• Massive Island Mystery Solved? | The Curse of Oak Island (23 min, HISTORY)
• Uncovering More of 2025’s Best Finds | The Curse of Oak Island (48 min, HISTORY)
• What Lies Beneath Could Collapse | The Curse of Oak Island (20 min, HISTORY)
• Secret Pathways Leads to BIG Treasures | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• Unearthing the Ancient City of Dadan | Lost Treasures of Arabia (44 min, National Geographic)
• Secrets of the Snake Altar | Lost Treasures of the Maya (44 min, National Geographic)
• Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets (132 min, National Geographic)
• Exploring Lost Treasures & Tombs Around the Globe (176 min, National Geographic)
• Exodus Mysteries | Lost Treasures of the Bible (44 min, National Geographic)
• Is This Earth's Longest Surviving Ancient Culture? | Lost Treasures of the Ancient World (45 min, Odyssey)
• The Roman Manuscript That Became Himmler's "Bible For The Aryan Race" | Myth Hunters (50 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• The Hunt For The "8th Wonder Of The World" Stolen By The Nazis | Myth Hunters (50 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• Why Has The Ancient City Of Jerusalem Been Fought Over For Centuries? | Lost Treasures (52 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• Could These Theories Be Right? | The Curse of Oak Island (22 min, HISTORY)
• The First Massive Dig Reveals Something Buried on Oak Island (42 min, HISTORY)
• Secrets of the 1600s Unearthed | The Curse of Oak Island (22 min, HISTORY)
• Clues from the 17th Century | The Curse of Oak Island (20 min, HISTORY)
• Tracing the Templar Trail | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• Unbelievable Underwater Discoveries | The Curse of Oak Island (21 min, HISTORY)
• Exciting Money Pit Excavations | The Curse of Oak Island (19 min, HISTORY)
• 4 Bombshell Discoveries | The Curse of Oak Island (18 min, HISTORY)
• Astonishing Roman Artifacts Unearthed | The Curse of Oak Island (21 min, HISTORY)
• Excavating Ancient Cities of Petra & Hegra | Lost Treasures of Arabia (45 min, National Geographic)
• Secrets of the Roman Empire | Lost Treasures of Rome S1 MEGA Episode (132 min, National Geographic)
• Allies vs. Japan: Pacific War Battle | Buried Secrets of WWII (44 min, National Geographic)
• Finding Britain's Biggest Roman Treasure Hoard In A Potato Field (58 min, Odyssey)
• Could This Ancient Relic Be A Fragment Of Jesus' Cross? | Myth Hunters (49 min, Odyssey)
• Is There Nazi Gold Hidden Beneath Lake Toplitz? | Myth Hunters (51 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• Who Really Built The Pyramids And Other Mysteries Of Ancient Egypt | Lost Treasures (51 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)
• Aztecs & Mayans: The Ancient Civilisations Shrouded In Mystery | Lost Treasures (47 min, Timeline - World History Documentaries)

Top-Rated Books About Treasure Hunters

1. The Lost City of Z by David Grann (3.8/5) - View on Amazon
2. Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea by Gary Kinder - View on Amazon
3. Pirate Hunters by Robert Kurson - View on Amazon
4. The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel - View on Amazon