# Corjan Mol

> Historical investigator, bestselling author, and television presenter exploring mysteries that shaped our world.

## Overview

Corjan Mol is a Dutch historical researcher, author, television presenter, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his role in The Curse of Oak Island on the History Channel and as co-author of the bestselling book The Jerusalem Files published by Watkins/Penguin Random House.

## Key Facts

- **Full Name:** Corjan Mol
- **Nationality:** Dutch (Netherlands)
- **Location:** Valkenburg, Limburg, Netherlands
- **Profession:** Historical Researcher, Author, Television Presenter, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur
- **Known For:** The Curse of Oak Island, The Jerusalem Files, Straten van Toen

## Television

### The Curse of Oak Island
- History Channel documentary series
- Running for 13 seasons
- Broadcast in 79 countries
- Tens of millions of viewers worldwide
- Corjan has been part of the research team since 2019 (7 years)
- Also appears in spin-offs: Tales from Oak Island, Beyond Oak Island, Digging Deeper

### Straten van Toen (Streets of the Past)
- New Dutch TV series, premiered January 2026
- Presenter: Corjan Mol
- Uses cutting-edge AI to recreate historical streets
- Explores pivotal moments that shaped Dutch history
- Breakthrough format combining technology and heritage
- Pushing boundaries of what's possible in television

### Forbidden History
- BBC documentary series
- Guest appearance

## Publications

### The Jerusalem Files
- Co-authored with Christopher Morford
- Published by Watkins Publishing / Penguin Random House
- Bestseller in United States and Canada
- Traces the journey of the Menorah from ancient Jerusalem through medieval Europe to North America
- Investigates Knights Templar connections and the birth of North America

### Upcoming: The Sandbar Six, a Mid-Grade Adventure Mystery Series
- Co-authored with Christopher Morford
- Published by Moon+Bird / Penguin Random House
- First book: Treasure Tide, the Secret of Morris Island, published June 2027
- Based on real historical mysteries and locations
- Target audience: young readers ages 8-12

## Business

### Projective Group
- Co-founder and Partner
- Pan-European transformation consultancy
- Joined when company had 25 employees
- Grew to 1,100+ employees in 6 countries
- Revenue exceeding €100 million
- Serves financial institutions across Europe

## Music

### Stage Republic
- Electronic music producer (artist name)
- Released by leading dance labels: Spinnin' Records, Revealed, Armada
- Tens of millions of streams on Spotify and TikTok
- Music used in DJ sets by Lost Frequencies
- Featured in Temptation Island TV soundtrack
- Used in social media content by AC Milan and PSV Eindhoven
- Multiple music awards and nominations including Eurosonic
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HiFq4yQNNY7DiwicKFgvX

## Speaking

Corjan is available as a keynote speaker for:
- Corporate events
- Conferences
- Leadership gatherings
- Cultural programs

### Speaking Topics
- Terra Incognita: Leadership lessons from history when nobody knows the way
- Ordo et Imperium: What medieval multinationals teach us about organizations that survive centuries
- Pro Posteris: Marketing lessons from the House of Bourbon and George Washington

### Core Theme
"Primitive does not exist" - People throughout history achieved remarkable things with seemingly limited resources. The forces that led to breakthroughs in the past still work today.

## Philosophy

Corjan believes that historical patterns resurface in today's challenges: dealing with uncertainty, deciding with incomplete information, improvising, and convincing people to embrace change. His work bridges the boardroom and the archive, combining data-driven insights with compelling storytelling.

## Contact

- Website: https://corjanmol.com
- Speaking inquiries: https://corjanmol.com/en/contact.php

## Upcoming Events

Corjan maintains a calendar of upcoming TV appearances, speaking engagements, book events, and other public appearances on his website homepage. Check https://corjanmol.com/en/ for current events and dates.

## External Profiles

- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4203072/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corjan/

## Social Media

- YouTube (personal): https://www.youtube.com/@corjanm
- YouTube (book): https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalemfiles
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corjanmol/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/corjan_mol
- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@corjanmol
- Spotify (Stage Republic): https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HiFq4yQNNY7DiwicKFgvX

## Podcast

### Rennessence Podcast
- Founded 2007
- Focus on the Rennes-le-Château mystery
- The mystery that inspired Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code
- Led to BBC Forbidden History appearance