Artifacts and Historical Insights of Oak Island

The video explores the discovery and analysis of historical artifacts on Oak Island's Lot 26. Gary and Peter uncover potential ancient artifacts, including a door hinge and a pipe tamper, which are analyzed for their historical significance. The artifacts suggest a connection to Samuel Ball, a wealthy landowner from the 18th century. Expert Carmen Legg provides insights into the artifacts, identifying them as parts of bush scythes possibly dating back to the 1600s. The findings raise questions about early activities on Oak Island, suggesting a complex history involving multiple phases of development.

What type of artifact did Gary and Peter initially discover on Lot 26?

• A coin

• A bush scythe

• A door hinge

• A pipe tamper

Who was Samuel Ball, the former owner of Lot 26?

• A wealthy merchant

• A humble cabbage farmer

• A famous explorer

• A local blacksmith

What was the second artifact found by the team on Oak Island?

• A pipe tamper

• A ring bolt

• A door hinge

• A bush scythe

What material was the pipe tamper likely made of?

• Silver

• Iron

• Copper alloy

• Gold

What did the team find that was similar to a door fastener?

• A coin

• A swing door fastener

• A bush scythe

• A pipe tamper

What did Carmen Legg identify the artifacts as?

• Remnants of a building

• Fragments of a ship

• Parts of a door

• Pieces of a bush scythe

What era did Carmen Legg suggest the bush scythes might date back to?

• Early 1900s

• Early 1700s

• Middle 1600s

• Late 1800s

What was the primary use of bush scythes in the 15th century?

• Building houses

• Fishing

• Clearing encampment areas

• Mining

What does the discovery of the bush scythes suggest about Oak Island?

• It was a mining site

• It was uninhabited

• It had early European activity

• It was a site for farming

What does the team speculate about the phases of activity on Oak Island?

• They occurred over a long period

• They were all completed in the 1800s

• They were only for farming

• They were unrelated to the artifacts