The episode also introduced new historical connections to broaden the scope of the search:
The Season 10 premiere of The Curse of Oak Island , titled " ," aired on November 15, 2022 . This special two-hour episode launched a high-stakes year of drilling, specifically targeting the source of high gold and silver concentrations previously detected in the water. Key Discoveries in the Premiere TBAThe Curse of Oak Island : Season 10 Episode 1
The team utilized advanced sonic drilling and archaeological methods to uncover several significant clues: The episode also introduced new historical connections to
: Historian Gretchen Cornwall presented evidence from Royston Cave in England, where medieval carvings allegedly match symbols found on Oak Island. This led Marty Lagina and his son Alex to plan a trip to the UK to investigate these Templar ties. This led Marty Lagina and his son Alex
: Metal detecting on Lots 7 and 8 led by Gary Drayton yielded a small, square metal object identified as a potential coin . Analysis by new team member and archaeologist Emma Culligan suggested the metal makeup dates it to before the 16th century .
: Scientific data reinforced the "gold signature" in the water near the Garden Shaft , prompting plans to finally put a team member underground to investigate the source directly. Emerging Theories