Why The Curse Of Oak Island's Palladium Discovery Excites Rick Lagina & Team

The palladium featured on "The Curse of Oak Island" is all the more important, considering it isn't found naturally on this land. Since it's present in the tunnel, it would mean that it was brought from other areas, indicating someone could have hidden a treasure on the island after all. The team has found evidence of a tunnel in the past, and if the wood they most recently retrieved is part of one interconnected shaft, it could be a boon for the adventure. This leads to numerous questions. Who built the tunnel? If it's really there, where does it lead? It's an explorer's dream come true, and Season 11 is shaping up to be one for the history books. 

The exciting discovery couldn't have come at a better time. Many have begun to believe that authorities solved the mystery of Oak Island some time ago. While Rick Lagina and his associates have found some intriguing items on the island, it pales in comparison to a legitimate treasure. A tunnel, even if it doesn't lead to a buried treasure box, is still enticing for the crew and viewers at home.

Fans will have to continue watching new episodes of "The Curse of Oak Island" as they're released on History. Next up is to get the wood Carbon-14 dated. This will tell the team how old the wood is and they can determine if it matches what was found previously. If it's a match, it could all be connected to the structure around the Garden Shaft, renewing hope in the crew and fans alike.