Discovering ancient treasure resulted in a major payday for the lucky finder. A 34-year-old archaeologist named George Ridgway found a collection of more than 680 gold and silver coins with his metal ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts believe the money left at ...

Two men with metal detectors recently discovered a trove of ancient treasure in Transylvania, which shed new light on early settlements in the storied historical region, local officials said.

A group of metal detectorists recently went on an epic summerlong adventure in the European countryside – and discovered a jackpot of ancient riches. Based in the central Polish city of Kalisz, the ...

A metal detectorist found a haul of artifacts in 2023, and analysis has finally determined that one of the bronze discoveries was a piece of 3,200-year-old armor. Experts in the Czech Republic believe ...

A groundbreaking study published in Nature unveils new insights into how critical metals essential for a green economy are concentrated beneath the margins of ancient continental cores. Led by Dr.