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October 7, 2026

Pre-Order The Secret of Morris Island

Author and historical investigator Corjan Mol, together with co-author Christopher Morford, has announced that the first installment of their highly anticipated middle-grade adventure series - The Secret of Morris Island: The Sandbar Six (Book 1) - is now officially available for pre-order on Amazon.com. Described as The Westing Game meets James Patterson’s Treasure Hunters, this heart-pounding historical mystery is crafted for readers aged 8 to 12 (and adventure lovers of all ages). The story transforms readers into budding detectives as a group of kids stumbles upon real historical codes, hidden clues, and real-world danger. Synopsis: Eleven-year-old Mia Mahone is expecting the most boring summer of her life. Sent to stay with her quirky Uncle Duff at the lighthouse on remote Morris Island, she is completely unplugged from her world of screens and friends. The island is quiet, the lighthouse museum is filled with dusty pirate relics, and even the dog seems more interested in slobbery tennis balls than adventure. Everything changes when Mia's homemade radio scanner picks up strange signals in the middle of the night. A drone is flying low over the marshlands, and someone is searching for something. When Mia meets Kai, a local boy with deep roots in Gullah culture, and teams up with boat kids Diego and Harper, they begin to uncover clues tied to a long-lost treasure hidden by a British naval captain nearly three hundred years ago. Using computer coding, environmental science, nautical knowledge, and island lore, the team follows a trail of secrets through museums, marshes, archives, and a centuries-old coded map. As greedy developers close in on the island's future, the newly formed Sandbar Six realize their only chance to protect Morris Island lies in exposing its untold past. In this captivating new series combining real history, cutting-edge tech, and timeless friendship, the Sandbar Six may not have been looking for a mystery, but they have found one that will change everything . . . including themselves.

September 30, 2026

Straten van Toen wins award in AI category at the Creativepool Annual 2026

Straten van Toen (Streets of the Past) has received Silver in the Artificial Intelligence category of the Creativepool Annual 2026. No Gold was awarded in the category this year, making it the highest honour given. The Creativepool Annual is an international award for all creative disciplines, run by the London-based creative network Creativepool since 2015. It calls itself the creative industry's "Most" award, because it aims to be the most distributed, most voted, most shared, most collaborative and most environmentally responsible awards in the field. Entries are assessed by global panels of brand marketers and agency leaders and scored individually on their merits: an average of 8 earns Silver, 9 earns Gold. Winning work is published in the Annual itself, with 5,000 printed copies sent to leading companies worldwide and 100,000 digital downloads.

August 29, 2026

INSPIRE 2026

During INSPIRE 2026 at the Rijkskwekerij (Baarn, the Netherlands), Corjan Mol took the stage centered around the annual theme Wood Wide Web. In his presentation ‘The Future Behind Us’, he shared three captivating historical stories on events and leadership, demonstrating how 16th-century Japan used organised emptiness as a guaranteed key to success. Alongside prominent speakers like Miguel Wiels and Cyriel Kortleven, he contributed to an inspiring edition widely praised as the best one yet. A valuable day packed with substance, perspective, and genuine connection. In the photo (FLTR): Henk-Jan Geel, Milan Meyberg, Piet Kusters, Miguel Wiels, Maurice van der Kant, Roland Peijnenburg, Alice Ramsay, Peter Michels, Leon Schaepkens, George Tielen, and Corjan Mol.

July 8, 2026

INSPIRE 2026: The Future Behind Us

Corjan will be speaking at INSPIRE, the premier annual event for the corporate events industry. This year’s edition centers completely around the 'Wood Wide Web', or natural intelligence: how information flows, how ideas take root, and how genuine human connection forms the perfect breeding ground for growth. It serves as the business season's most vital kick-off, where innovation, leadership, and the future of the industry collide. In a world where everyone is obsessively looking ahead to stay successful, Corjan challenges the audience to do the exact opposite and to look far back into the past to find the answers to tomorrow's challenges.

July 5, 2026

Launch of TheSandbarSix.com

Corjan is thrilled to launch the official website for The Sandbar Six, a brand-new mystery series for young readers that he is creating together with Christopher Morford. The Sandbar Six turns kids into detectives, dropping them into the heart of real historical mysteries and treasure hunts throughout history. Everything we love about the hunt: codes, clues and lost history - written for a new generation of adventurers. The first book arrives in 2027, published by Moon + Bird / Penguin Random House, and there's plenty more to come. The new site is where we'll share every step of the journey.

July 4, 2026

The Jerusalem Files Finds a New Home at Red Wheel/Weiser

I'm happy to share that The Jerusalem Files, the book I co-wrote with Christopher Morford, will from now on be published by Red Wheel/Weiser. It's a change we're genuinely excited about. Red Wheel/Weiser are specialists in hidden history, the Knights Templar, sacred geometry and esoteric mystery — the very world our treasure hunt lives in — so the book has landed in exactly the right hands. My sincere thanks to Watkins and Penguin Random House for everything they did to bring the book into the world and into your hands. Same book, same journey of the Menorah — just a new home for the adventure. More news soon.

June 3, 2026

Antwerp: the city that reinvented itself

The AI movie Corjan produced for SuperNova Antwerp, is now live on YouTube. Reinvention shapes people, companies, and sometimes even entire cities. Using more than 2,000 paintings and drawings, this film traces Antwerp's journey through centuries of change, a story created for SuperNova 2026 and its theme: Reinvent Yourself.

April 28, 2026

Return to Oak Island

Corjan made his return to The Curse of Oak Island, premiering the European roadtrip section of the show’s 13th season on the US History Channel. Corjan met Rick and Alex Lagina with their team on the Azores, the Portuguese islands in the Middle of the Atlantic ocean, providing historic insights into early explorers traveling to North America, using the Azores as a stepping stone.

March 31, 2026

Tellycast Award Shortlist

"Straten van Toen", the series I present on the Dutch HISTORY Channel, has been shortlisted for the TellyCast Digital Video Awards in the Digital-First AI Project category, alongside work from Spirit Studios (Crime + Investigation, Channel 4) and INDYSTUDIOS' Legends of Gold with Dave Turin. The DVAs recognise the best in digital-first video, judged by leaders across the UK production industry. Digital-First AI Project is a brand new category for 2026, reflecting how AI-driven production is becoming a serious part of the landscape. Having that work recognised by peers in the international production world means... the world. Ceremony is May 21st in London. Fingers crossed, but to be honest.. the shortlist already feels like a win.

March 29, 2026

Arnold Schwarzenegger in Antwerp

On March 29, during Arnold Schwarzenegger’s keynote at SuperNova 2026, Corjan’s AI-generated film about Antwerp was showcased. This was a rare honor on such a global stage. Following an introduction by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, the project stood as a testament to the event's core theme, which is the power to reinvent yourself through the lens of emerging technology.

March 26, 2026

SuperNova Movie & Keynote

Corjan took the stage this week at the SuperNova festival in Antwerp to deliver a keynote exploring historical lessons in leadership found outside the edges of the map. Alongside his presentation, Corjan produced and premiered a special short film for the opening ceremony in a project together with Jurgen Ingels. Using the power of artificial intelligence, he brought a number of iconic lost historical buildings of Antwerp back to life, offering the audience a spectacular and immersive glimpse into the city's forgotten past.

March 13, 2026

Meet Corjan at the Event Inspiration Days

Corjan will be speaking at the upcoming edition of the Event Inspiration Days 2026! During this event, which is entirely centered around the powerful theme 'Beyond Boundaries', he will deliver a keynote and share the stage with innovation expert Ramon Vullings, Eline van der Schaar, Celina Cairo en Martijn Verspeek. A great opportunity to push limits and inspire the event industry with fresh perspectives. Check out the full program and secure your tickets directly via the link.

February 11, 2026

The last single: Children of the Sun

Corjan will release his final EDM single under the artist name Stage Republic coming Friday feb 13, together with Finnish producer Samlight, with whom he previously scored several hits such as Welcome (Spinnin' Records) and Fields of Gold (House Nation). For Samlight as well, this will be the last single he releases under his current artist name. Children of the Sun is a taste of summer wrapped in a Future House vibe. It’s a special release, as it will not be distributed through a traditional music label but through Artlist, a major player in the music and media market for content creators, with over 50 million users. In the coming period, Artlist will make the single available to its VIP users for use in their social media productions.

February 4, 2026

A brand new website: The Complete Guide to Oak Island

Things only mean things when seen in their historical context and environment. With that in mind, Corjan started building an Oak Island website with a sophisticated timeline, interactive map and what could become a decent research archive for everybody with an interest in one of the great historical mysteries of our time. Uncover the mystery of Oak Island through deep-dive storytelling, immersive timelines and maps.

January 27, 2026

Back to Rennes-le-Château

After being offline for a few years, Corjan's Rennes-le-Château website has been overhauled and is back online. The original website was built at the end of 2002, just before Dan Brown launched his novel The Da Vinci Code, which propelled the mystery of Rennes-le-Château to stardom. It contains rare material like the original BBC Chronicle documentaries of Henry Lincoln and the Rennessence podcasts made with Andrew Gough and the late Filip Coppens.

January 21, 2026

Meet Corjan Mol at SuperNova Festival (Antwerp, March)

SuperNova is Belgium’s leading tech and innovation festival, bringing together founders, leaders, creatives, and technologists for two days of bold ideas and future-focused conversations. During the event, Corjan Mol will deliver a keynote on the crossover between history, leadership, and technology, exploring how lessons from the past can guide smarter leadership and innovation today.

January 19, 2026

Exclusive: Corjan Mol dives into the history of the Netherlands with “Streets of the Past”

Starting January 20, The HISTORY Channel will broadcast a new Dutch history series, Streets of the Past. Every Tuesday at 8:20 p.m., the series takes viewers on a five-minute journey per episode along well-known streets and squares in Amsterdam and Utrecht, but as they once were. Not as mere backdrops, but as the stage for events that have permanently shaped the Netherlands. The series is presented by historical researcher and author Corjan Mol, who is not only the narrator but also appears on location throughout the program.

January 12, 2026

Interview in AD Newspaper

Old times come back to life: new TV series Streets of the Past brings the history of Utrecht to life. Presenter and historical researcher Corjan Mol takes viewers on a journey through time, starting 20 January, exploring the history of well-known streets in Utrecht and Amsterdam. Artificial intelligence is used in the process. “The stories truly shape who we are today.”

January 6, 2026

Corjan Mol presents AI Time Travel Series, Straten van Toen

Hearst Networks has commissioned Straten van Toen (Streets of the Past) a new historical documentary series produced in collaboration with AI-production house Particle6. The show takes viewers on immersive journeys through Dutch streets and squares, from 17th-century Amsterdam to wartime Utrecht, using cutting-edge AI to reconstruct past scenes. Historian and TV storyteller Corjan Mol brings history alive by blending real-life exploration with AI-generated visuals. The 10-episode series premieres on the HISTORY Channel in the Netherlands on January 20 at 8:20.

January 4, 2026

Curse of Oak Island, Season 13 in the UK

Starting January 7, the Curse of Oak Island returns to the UK for its 13th season. Continuing their attempt to reveal the origins of the Oak Island mystery, the Laginas and their team build off scientific revelations from seasons past which indicate that large silver and gold reserves lie deep in the Money Pit area. Applying cutting-edge technology, they look to pinpoint the exact location of the legendary treasure with large-scale dig operations that may include constructing new tunnelling and shafts. The team’s reach broadens with wider exploration across the swamp and extends into Europe, all in the hope of concluding the mystery. Corjan was closely involved in the historical research throughout the season and will appear in multiple episodes.

November 28, 2025

Book Deal: New children's book series

Publishers Moon + Bird (Watkins/Penguin Random House) have signed Corjan Mol and Christopher Morford for a thrilling new book adventure series that turns young readers into detectives. Drawing on real historical mysteries - from hidden pirate gold to lost royal treasures - the series "The Sandbar Six" brings history to life through high-stakes puzzles, tech-savvy teamwork, and authentic research. Book 1 is tentatively titled "The Secret of Morris Island" and arrives worldwide June 2027, with Book 2 following in February 2028.

November 5, 2025

Curse of Oak Island, Season 13 starts airing in the US

The 13th season of the curse of Oak Island will start with a double premiere episode on Tuesday, November 4 in the US. In the Netherlands, the new season will start airing in January. Corjan was active on the historical research team all season and will feature in a number of episodes.

August 5, 2025

Tales from Oak Island on Prime

Season 1 of the Tales from Oak Island TV Series has landed on Amazon Prime. The show explores the most captivating theories, legendary figures and momentous events surrounding the world's longest-running treasure hunt. Tales From Oak Island dives deeper than ever before into the extraordinary stories of relentless perseverance and unwavering "always forward" spirit of the many searchers who have devoted their lives to unlocking the treasure hot spot's many secrets. Corjan features in every episode.

April 1, 2025

The Northern Light

Northern Light, the magazine for Freemasons in North America, features Corjan and Chris on the cover this quarter, and the lead article is about their book The Jerusalem Files.

January 12, 2025

Interview Dutch Radio NPO1

Corjan has been interviewed on Dutch national radio about what to expect in the 12th season of the Curse of Oak Island for the show Met Het Oog Op Morgen.

December 23, 2024

Dutch Historian Podcast

Today, Corjan was a guest on The Dutch Historian, the Netherlands’ largest history podcast. It was a great conversation about The Curse of Oak Island and The Jerusalem Files.

October 4, 2024

Navenant Magazine article

Dutch glossy Navenant interviewed Corjan Mol about his participation in the Curse of Oak Island and the discovery of Templar symbols underground in Limburg, The Netherlands.

October 2, 2024

US Book Tour

From February 12 to 18, Corjan and Christopher will tour the east coast of the US to promote their new book The Jerusalem Files, the secret journey of the Menorah to Oak Island. Meet the authors at Buxton Books store in Charleston SC on February 12.

August 8, 2024

Corjan responds to Joe Rogan

History asked me to respond to Joe Rogan discussing the Curse of Oak Island.

June 4, 2024

Villa VdB NPO1 Radio

In the caves of South Limburg near Maastricht and Valkenburg aan de Geul, writer and historical researcher Corjan Mol has discovered traces of the Knights Templar. The find is so extraordinary that the well-known TV program The Curse of Oak Island recorded two episodes about it. Corjan Mol is a guest today on Villa VdB to talk about this remarkable discovery.

April 2, 2024

The Jerusalem Files enters Amazon Top500

6 weeks after publishing, The Jerusalem Files, the secret journey of the Menorah to Oak Island, the new book by Corjan Mol and Christopher Morford has entered the Amazon global Top500 book list. The book has reached #1 bestseller status in the categories History, French History, Expeditions & Discoveries, Religious History and Jewish History.

March 6, 2024

Oak Island, does the answer lie in the Netherlands?

Today in De Telegraaf: For eleven years, brothers Ricky and Marty Lagina have been searching for a mysterious treasure on Oak Island, off the coast of Canada. Now, according to Dutch historical researcher Corjan Mol, a solution may be close at hand. Mol accidentally discovered a hidden crypt beneath the castle ruins of Valkenburg, filled with symbols associated with the centuries-old Oak Island mystery. He also found these symbols at other alleged Templar sites around the world. Mol draws a connection between Europe and Oak Island and suspects that people were willing to risk their lives for valuable treasures.

February 14, 2024

Audiobook of The Jerusalem Files

The book The Jerusalem Files: The Secret Journey of the Menorah to Oak Island is now available as an audiobook on Audible and Apple Books. The book is narrated by British actor Simon Schatzberger.

February 12, 2024

The Jerusalem Files launched in Charleston

Corjan Mol and Christopher Morford launched their debut book, The Jerusalem Files, the Secret Journey of the Menorah to Oak Island, today at a packed Buxton Books in historic Charleston. Both the book and the accompanying presentations were enthusiastically received by the audience, making it a truly memorable evening. The event also marked the official kickoff of the authors’ East Coast book tour across the United States.

February 8, 2024

The Jerusalem Files on Fox News

Fox News broadcasted an interview today with Corjan and Christopher about their upcoming book The Jerusalem Files.

February 1, 2024

Writer's Magazine

Dutch Writer's Magazine features Corjan this quarter. In an interview he shares how he managed to get his book The Jerusalem Files, which he co-wrote with Christopher Morford, published with Watkins and Penguin Random House in the US after hundreds of rejects. Debuting in the US, it's really possible.

January 1, 2024

It does something to your imagination

Sky HISTORY caught up with Corjan to talk about The Curse of Oak Island, his upcoming book The Jerusalem Files and what first drew him to the Templars.

April 28, 2023

Corbino's Bible

Dutch photographer Maarten Corbijn included a photo of Corjan in his 'Bible'. In Corbino's Bijbel' (Corbino's Bible), 40 years of portraits and encounters are brought together in ten biblical chapters. The beautiful photographs are accompanied by texts that give meaning to the oeuvre and the origins of this vicar's son. The series of references to the Old and New Testament do justice to the title. From pride as the greatest threat to infinite empathy for others, all these are themes that are interwoven in Corbino's life and work.

February 11, 2023

Tim & Paul history podcast

The tenth season of The Curse of Oak Island has recently begun. In the show, the Lagina brothers attempt to solve the 227-year-old mystery of Oak Island, an island off the Canadian coast in Nova Scotia. For centuries, it has been claimed that the most bizarre treasures are buried beneath the soil of this mysterious island. Is the island truly a gold mine, or is it more hope than wisdom? The Curse of Oak Island airs every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. on the History Channel. Our guest, Corjan Mol, has been involved with the show for several years. On Tuesday, February 14, he will appear for the first time this season.