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by Zena Halpern (Author)
"We make landfall on an island of oaks." So reads a 12th century Templar manuscript recovered from a medieval Italian church. Two of history's great mysteries-the fate of the Knights Templar and the truth about the Oak Island treasure-reveal themselves in this fascinating saga of hidden history. "The book we've all been waiting for!" says Rick Lagina, star of History Channel's Curse of Oak Island.
Author Biography
Zena Halpern earned her Master's Degree in History from New York University. She is an expert in the field of ancient seafaring, specifically as it relates to exploration of America before Columbus and transmission of cultures across the oceans. She was part of a research team studying a 5th century BCE ancient shipwreck found off the coast of Israel in 1985 and has also worked with noted archaeologist Gloria Farley. She is a longtime resident of the New York City area.
