THE world's longest treasure hunt finally came to an end when the mysterious Golden Owl was found buried deep in dirt. But what may have been a fun activity for some was sheer obsession for others ...

After 31 years, a real-life treasure hunt has come to a close with the uncovering of a jewel-like bird. Published in France in 1993, “On the Trail of Golden Owl” was written by Régis Hauser ...

After 31 years of relentless pursuit, the world’s longest treasure hunt seems to have come to an end. “It’s the end of an era,” a participant said after the statuette of a golden owl was ...

A 31-year treasure hunt created by French author Regis Hauser has finally ended with the discovery of the “Golden Owl.” Launched in 1993 as part of a book that contained 11 clues to the golden ...

The owl was part of a larger treasure hunt that went on for several decades in France, and now those who have spent years searching for the avian specimen can rest easy. “We confirm that the ...

A decadeslong treasure hunt that has been fascinating participants in France since 1993 is believed to have come to an end after the discovery of a long-buried owl statuette this week. Michel ...

Image Credit: X@BBCWorld Paris: A mass treasure hunt launched in France in 1993 appeared to have been solved Thursday, with the guardian of the elusive "Golden Owl" prize saying someone had ...

The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was based on a book of riddles published in 1993. Participants had to solve 11 puzzles in the book — and a 12th one that was hidden — to ...

In 1993, French author Regis Hauser launched a treasure hunt that began the epic adventure of finding the 'Golden Owl.' Conceived to ignite imaginations, the hunt involved solving 11 ...

After 31 years, a real-life treasure hunt has come to a close with the uncovering of a jewel-like bird.