Ok, so what is meant here by REAL Treasure?
Well, in the case of this blog, the REAL treasure is history. Treasure hunters are not just part of fiction, they exist. Not all of them are out to find treasure (gold, jewels, valuables, etc) for themselves. In many cases, they are out there searching for pieces of history. Probably one of the best-known treasure hunts is for the Lost City of Atlantis. The treasure hunters searching for this are examining clues which are found in the legend. One question they have to answer (and is one of the major reasons for their hunt)is "Is Atlantis real? Did it really exist?"
Another type of treasure can be found in conducting research into your family's history (also called genealogy). This can be a very difficult treasure hunt to undertake, but it is also very interesting particularly since you are the starting point. Typically, genealogies begin with the current generation (for instance, my name would be listed first on my tree) followed by the names of parents and previous generations.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
I just saw the latest National Treasure movie and absolutely loved it.
In comparing it to the first one, though, I can't decide which I like best.
In the first one, Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicholas Cage) is searching for the Templar's Treasure. The story goes that one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll, shared the secret of the Templar's Treasure with Thomas Gates. The clue given to Gates was "The Secret lies with Charlotte." From the time of Thomas Gates on down through history to Ben Gates, the family has searched for this treasure to no avail. However, Ben Gates proves resourceful and determined. There is a great deal of history woven into the fabric of this story and the viewers are taken on an incredible adventure filled with action which ultimately leads them into the greater adventure of discovering history.
The Book of Treasure sends Gates and his friends on an adventure to clearing the family's good name. More particularly, Ben's great-grandfather's good name. Since this movie is still in theatres,I won't give any more details than this. However, I will add that it, too, has history woven into the fabric of its story which again will ultimately lead its viewers into the greater adventure of discovering history.
I highly recommend both of these movies to anyone.
In comparing it to the first one, though, I can't decide which I like best.
In the first one, Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicholas Cage) is searching for the Templar's Treasure. The story goes that one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll, shared the secret of the Templar's Treasure with Thomas Gates. The clue given to Gates was "The Secret lies with Charlotte." From the time of Thomas Gates on down through history to Ben Gates, the family has searched for this treasure to no avail. However, Ben Gates proves resourceful and determined. There is a great deal of history woven into the fabric of this story and the viewers are taken on an incredible adventure filled with action which ultimately leads them into the greater adventure of discovering history.
The Book of Treasure sends Gates and his friends on an adventure to clearing the family's good name. More particularly, Ben's great-grandfather's good name. Since this movie is still in theatres,I won't give any more details than this. However, I will add that it, too, has history woven into the fabric of its story which again will ultimately lead its viewers into the greater adventure of discovering history.
I highly recommend both of these movies to anyone.
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