When metal detectorist Mariusz Stępień’s detector pinged in the Scottish Borders in 2020, he could never have guessed he was about to uncover one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds in ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A selection of the 15th-century silver and gold coins found at the Cappercleuch site in Scotland.

I selected the best metal detectors after trying a handful of options that came recommended to me by Jeff Lubbert, an expert ...

On April 1, amateur metal detectorists Katarzyna Herdzik and Jacek Ukowski made a stunning discovery on a Polish beach. Their scanners led them to an ornate 24cm dagger covered in stars and crescent ...

PRINCETON – For many metal detectorists, the allure of literal buried treasure keeps shovels hitting the ground, but for Holden native Mason Burke, it's not the monetary value that calls to him. It's ...

A metal detectorist unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old brooch - and first mistook the Roman artefact for a children’s toy. Martin Williams discovered the decorative bronze item just 15 minutes into ...

Archaeologists uncovered an “extensive” Ancient Roman settlement in an idyllic tourist destination in England – all thanks to the chance discovery of an amateur metal detectorist. In a press release ...

A metal detectorist who discovered a 1,500-year-old scabbard chape in a field has recalled the "thrill" of a find giving ...

The founder of the Surrey Metal Detecting Club has said membership has rocketed from about 60 when it launched in 2019, to more than 3,000 in 2025. Tommy Coleman from Reigate was speaking to Radio ...