A metal detectorist in England has discovered an ancient relic dating back to the 18th century which may have ties to British nobility, the BBC reported. After 18 months of searching the same field ...

LONDON – When Malcolm Weale saw the tiny, dirt-covered object he’d unearthed in an English field, he knew it was something special. In his hand was a silver penny minted during the reign of Guthrum, a ...

The find of Scottish and English coins was made in the Cappercleuch area of the Scottish Borders. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of metal detectorist George Powell who stole a hoard of gold ...

A pastime in a farmer’s field led to the discovery of Norman-era coins valued at more than $5 million. By Ali Watkins The group huddled together in the farmer’s field, staring at the dozen or so ...

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There's often history just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered. A long-forgotten button, an antique coin, or even a remnant from one of the wars that shaped our country. Trying to unearth ...

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If you're like most people, you have a hobby that keeps you busy whenever you have downtime. Whether that's collecting highly valuable retro video games or going hiking with your favorite tech gadgets ...

Read full article: BCSO searching for missing 30 year-old man with intellectual disabilities Phyllis Ochoa’s ode to the 210 has been heard millions of times. Daniela Ibarra reveals the story behind it ...

Don't go out wandering aimlessly looking for treasure. A little research can make your metal detecting hobby much more rewarding. By Eric Alt Published Apr 11, 2026 1:28 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...