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Historical Mysteries

18th Century Discoveries
The discoveries of Easter Island and the Rosetta Stone were two major finds in the 18th century. These discoveries would end the isolation of two separate cultures, the Rapanui and the ancient Egyptians.

Historic Mysteries
In 1794, Daniel McGinnis found the money pit. A mysterious man imprisoned behind a velvet mask. These historic mysteries are still unsolved. Scholars have several theories that attempt to explain these mysteries. Examine interesting web sites about these historic mysteries.

The "Lost Dauphin" -- Louis XVII
Modern science has solved a historic mystery by resolving the issue of who actually died in the infamous Temple of Paris on June 8, 1795.

The Zebulon Pike Expedition 1806/07
In this article you will learn a little about another mission of exploration on the American Continent.  Although not as well known as the Lewis and Clark expedition, this expedition also helped to eventually settle and tame the vast western half of the United States.

The Men and their Discoveries in the Pacific Northwest
While searching for the Northwest passage during the 18th century, explorers discovered and charted the Pacific Northwest coast.

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