‘Curse Of Oak Island’ Emma Culligan Makes Huge Discovery
Many fans believe The Curse of Oak Island will never uncover any real treasure before the show finally ends. However, there is one person who has starred on the show and made some groundbreaking discoveries of her own. This is Emma Culligan, an archeologist who became a fan favorite on the reality TV series.
Here is what you need to know about Emma Culligan.
The Curse of Oak Island Star Makes Groundbreaking Discoveries
Ever since The Curse of Oak Island premiered on the HISTORY Channel, Rick and Marty Lagina have been hunting for elusive treasure. They have connected the island to the Knights Templar and Vikings. The brothers have studied history and remained entertaining. They haven’t really found any treasure yet, though.
After ten years on the HISTORY Channel, several researchers and professionals joined the show to keep the journey fresh. One specialist was Emma Culligan, an archeologist. Emma is the person who came onto the show and helped confirm the presence of a Roman coin they found in Lot 5.
This was one of the big revolutionary finds on the island in Season 12, Episode 2. Emma confirmed the coin was made of an uncommon alloy in contemporary coins: 70% copper and 16% lead. She theorized the item was a Roman coin that dates to between 200 and 300 AD. This excited everyone to know there might be more down there.
These rare Roman coins include historical hints about trade routes and cross-cultural interactions. More importantly for Rick and Marty, it hints at the buried treasure they desperately want to find.
Who Is Emma Culligan On The Curse Of Oak Island?
Emma Culligan is a metallurgist, engineer, and archaeologist (via meaww.com). She went to Memorial University in Newfoundland. While she looks young, she is very experienced and has helped identify artifacts using CT scans and carbon dating.
Emma grew up in Japan. She said on the show that she was raised there, and Japanese was actually her first language. Emma didn’t start to learn English until she was 15.
She appeared on The Curse of Oak Island and Beyond Podcast to discuss joining the show and said she initially thought the entire thing was a “sham.” At first, she assumed she would be a personal assistant before learning they wanted her for her archaeological experience.
Laird Niven is one person excited about what Culligan brings to the show. In the podcast episode, he said Culligan found fold residue on a piece of wood and that her reaction was “Holy s**t.” He said that she has changed how people treat gold on the digs.
What are your thoughts on Emma Culligan from The Curse of Oak Island? Do you like seeing a new person on the show bringing freshness to the treasure hunt? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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