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

Years after hearing rumors of a gold vein lost beneath a remote Alabama bridge, we finally investigate it ourselves. The site is dangerous, eerie, and full of untold secrets. With metal detectors in ...

Father-and-son duo Sławomir and Szymon Milewski discovered the coins while searching for an ancient road. Polish “Husaria” Treasure Hunters Association While wandering a Polish forest, a ...

In this unforgettable adventure, we explored beneath a crumbling 1850s Mississippi plantation house, and unearthed more than we bargained for. From silver coins and Civil War relics to eerie ...

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 ...

Sætre and Sørlie did everything correctly when they first found 19 silver coins in early April, earning praise from the ...

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 ...

The most common finds, however, are rings. So much so, a directory for professional metal detectors, The Ring Finders, was established for folks to find and hire a detector to find lost rings and ...

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 ...