Legendary stories tell of treasures lying on the seabed, sunk in bogs, or waiting to be discovered in flooded caves. Not only treasure hunters are interested in them – especially underwater archaeologists want to find out what these finds reveal about humanity's past. What does it feel like to recover a true treasure? And how do the high-tech devices work that are used for research deep beneath the sea surface?

Underwater archaeologist and Terra-X host Dr. Florian Huber provides astonishing insights and unusual background knowledge about the exploration of ancient shipwrecks and sunken cities. Impressive photos document sensational recoveries, such as that of the Enigma cipher machine from the Baltic Sea.

Readers will learn how scientists and researchers locate, secure, and preserve their discoveries. Whether diving into the pirate city of Port Royal or the famous Titanic, whether exploring a sunken Stone Age site or a lost warship – this book brings stories from the past back to life and allows children to engage with cutting-edge research knowledge.