History is set to investigate one of antiquity’s most tantalizing puzzles in the upcoming episode of History’s Greatest Mysteries, titled “Secrets of the Copper Scroll.” The program, airing Monday, May 19, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET on the History channel, turns its attention to the unique and enigmatic Copper Scroll, the most unusual of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Unlike its counterparts, the Copper Scroll is not a religious text but an inventory, potentially a treasure map, listing vast quantities of gold, silver, and jewels. The episode will examine the theory that this immense treasure was concealed thousands of years ago to safeguard it from Roman invaders during a period of intense conflict. The scroll’s cryptic descriptions of hiding places have fueled speculation and treasure hunts for decades, with the potential value of the hoard estimated in the billions of dollars.
“Secrets of the Copper Scroll” will follow historians and archaeologists as they attempt to decode the ancient clues etched into the metal. The program explores the ongoing debate about the treasure’s authenticity and, if real, its current undiscovered location. History’s Greatest Mysteries continues its tradition of re-examining compelling historical subjects, applying contemporary analysis and often new perspectives to enduring enigmas.
