Ep 12. Fortified

In The Curse of Oak Island season 8 episode 12, titled "Fortified," the team continues their efforts to uncover the mysteries surrounding Oak Island and the treasure believed to be hidden there.

The episode begins with the team examining a previously unexplored area of the island known as the "Swamp." This area has long been known to be significant in the search for treasure, and the team hopes to find new clues that will lead them to the hidden treasure.

The team brings in a drilling rig to extract core samples from the ground, hoping to find evidence of any man-made structures that may have been hidden beneath the surface. As they analyze the samples, they discover something intriguing that could be a possible indication of activity on Oak Island long ago.

Meanwhile, Rick and Marty Lagina, who are leading the team's efforts, are called away from the island on a special mission. They travel to nearby Halifax, Nova Scotia, to meet with experts in the field of fortifications and military history. The team hopes to gain insight into the possibility that Oak Island was used as a secret military fortification at some point in history.

The experts provide detailed information about the types of fortifications that were commonly used in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. They give the team detailed descriptions of the various structures that would have been present at such a fortification, including walls, ramparts, and other defensive structures. Armed with this knowledge, the team returns to Oak Island to continue their search.

Back on the island, the team investigates a previously discovered structure known as the "Cofferdam." This structure was originally built in the 1930s as part of a previous attempt to drain the island and uncover the treasure. The team hopes to find evidence of any man-made structures or artifacts that may have been uncovered during this earlier excavation.

As they explore the Cofferdam, the team discovers a mysterious wooden object that appears to be very old. They carefully extract the object and bring it to the surface for further examination. As they analyze the object, they begin to speculate that it could be a piece of a puzzle that will ultimately lead them to the hidden treasure.

As the episode draws to a close, the team is left with more questions than answers. However, they remain undeterred and continue their search for the truth about Oak Island and the mysterious treasure that may be hidden there.