Britain’s second-largest hoard ever wasn’t lost treasure—it may have been a gift to the gods.

From reuniting a woman with her late husband's wedding ring to finding historical shoe buckles, each hunt is unique.

Scanning parks and beaches with one of these can be a unique and fascinating hobby.

A rare coin from the reign of Magnus Barefoot — sometimes called Norway's last Viking king, was mistaken for a button before researchers realized it was the first of its kind found on Norwegian soil.

A retiree with a metal detector stumbled onto a massive hoard of gold, silver, and bronze coins. The hammer eventually ...

A rare Roman coin bearing the name of Emperor Carausius was found alongside evidence of an ancient settlement during East ...

A mosaic discovered in the remains of a Roman villa has been excavated from a farmer's field by archaeologists. The patterned ...

As America celebrated its 250th anniversary this past July 4, Owen Dumas stood in the water in East Matunuck State Beach mourning. Dumas had been splashing in the shallow water with his wife Liana ...

A major railway construction project in England has uncovered a remarkable glimpse into the past, with archaeologists ...

A miniature Celtic bronze figurine of a duck more than 2,000 years old has been discovered in a field near the village of ...