Treasure hunting is not unlike finding a stud in your walls. Rather than a stud finder, you just need a metal detector. Whereas finding treasure once meant locating an “X” on an ancient map, today’s ...

When looking for a rare coin in your collection, there are various details you should keep your eyes peeled for. One of the main ones is the history of the pieces in question. While some may be tied ...

A 800-year-old cache of gold jewelry and silver coins was discovered in northern Germany. And where there’s newly unearthed gold, there’s quite likely an amateur metal detectorist who located it.

Dan Pick loses wedding rings. “I have a little bit of a habit,” he says, recalling what he thinks might be the third time his band disappeared. Pick was cleaning out his family’s vegetable and flower ...

Metal detectorists in Britain have unearthed a treasure trove of silver coins alongside remarkable ancient artefacts. The collection offers a rare glimpse into life centuries ago, from commerce to ...

From hidden relics to priceless coins, see how everyday explorers brought history back to life with metal detecting.

If you own a metal detector, you'll know how great it feels to find some treasure. You might discover an old watch or anything metal that's incredibly valuable. But if you're really lucky, you might ...

Eddie Lipsman could barely contain his metal detector when he passed by a large stone in the Sussita National Park in Israel’s Galilee region. “The device went crazy, I couldn’t believe it,” he said, ...