What is "buried treasure"

n. 1 Treasure stashed underground or underwater. 2 (context idiomatic English) Something, having been concealed for a long time, which later is found and is profitable.

A buried treasure is an important part of the popular beliefs surrounding pirates and Old West outlaws. According to popular conception, criminals and others often buried their stolen fortunes in remote places, intending to return for them later, often with the use of treasure maps.

"Buried Treasure" is a short story by P. G. Wodehouse, which first appeared in the United Kingdom in the September 1936 issue of the Strand, and in the United States in the September 27, 1936 edition of This Week, under the title "Hidden Treasure". It is another tale told by pub raconteur Mr Mulliner, concerning a member of his large family, and it was included in the UK collection Lord Emsworth and Others, (1937).

Buried treasure is an important part of the beliefs surrounding pirates and Old West outlaws.

Buried treasure may also refer to:

Buried Treasure is the fifth story arc from the second season of Rocky and His Friends. It was broadcast on ABC during the 1960–1961 television season.

Buried Treasure is a 1926 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 47th Our Gang short subject released.

"Buried Treasure" is a song written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released as the B-side of " This Woman" in January 1984 as the third single from the album Eyes That See in the Dark. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

Buried Treasure is an American reality television appraisal series that debuted on the Fox network on August 24, 2011. The show is hosted by two professional appraisers, Leigh and Leslie Keno of Antiques Roadshow notability, who travel to people's houses in search of valuable items to appraise and sell for their owners. The show often features home owners who are in need of money, due to illness or other financial difficulties, that would evoke emotion in the audience. The premiere of the show attracted only 3.6 million viewers, while a competing show, Pawn Stars, typically receives twice as many viewers each week. It was not renewed for a second season.

Buried Treasure is a 1921 American adventure silent film directed by George D. Baker and written by George D. Baker and F. Britten Austin. The film stars Marion Davies, Norman Kerry, Anders Randolf, Edith Shayne, Earl Schenck, John Charles and Thomas Findley. The film was released on April 10, 1921, by Paramount Pictures. A nitrate print is held in the Library of Congress, missing a reel.