Ep 4. Stolen Fortune Of The Pirate Mummy

In season 1, episode 4 of Mummies Unwrapped, titled "Stolen Fortune Of The Pirate Mummy," the team investigates the strange case of a mummified pirate named Captain "Black Sam" Bellamy. Bellamy was a notorious pirate who sailed the seas in the early 18th century, amassing a fortune worth millions of dollars in today's currency.

The mummified remains of Bellamy and his crew were discovered off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984, and since then, researchers have been trying to unravel the mystery surrounding his life and death. However, rumors have circulated for decades that some of his treasure was never discovered and remains hidden to this day.

The episode begins with the team interviewing experts on the life and times of Black Sam Bellamy to gain insight into his character and motivations. They then head to the Massachusetts Archives to sift through the hundreds of pages of Bellamy's trial records, which provide a glimpse into his pirate activities and his crew.

The team also travels to the Whydah Pirate Museum to examine some of the artifacts recovered from Bellamy's ship, the Whydah Gally, including a large cache of gold and silver coins. The coins, which were minted in several different countries, provide valuable clues about the extent of Bellamy's travels and port of call.

In an effort to uncover any hidden treasure, the team consults with a treasure hunter who has specialized in searching for lost pirate riches. The treasure hunter shares his strategies for locating treasure and provides tips on how to identify potential hiding places.

Using this knowledge, the team heads to a local beach where Bellamy's ship was said to have run aground. There they search for clues to the location of any remaining treasure by digging in the sand and using metal detectors.

Throughout the episode, the team uncovers fascinating insights into the life and times of Black Sam Bellamy and his crew of pirates. They learn about the harsh conditions of life on the high seas, the treasure-hunting tactics used by pirates, and the legal system that tried and convicted them.

In the end, viewers are left with a sense of awe and wonder at the power and mystery of the pirate legend. While no definitive proof of hidden treasure is uncovered, the team's efforts to piece together the life of a notorious pirate offer a fascinating glimpse into the past and the secrets that still lie buried beneath the ocean's waves.