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 ...

A shiny diamond engagement ring has found its way out of a deep creek buried by sand thanks to a community of metal detectorists - the volunteer heroes of New Zealand's lost and found. Bits of gold, ...

What starts as a simple mine exploration turns into a small rush of excitement when he spots a shiny streak running through the rock. For a moment, he is convinced he may have found a silver vein ...

A plumber in the United Kingdom unwittingly discovered ancient treasure while walking through a pasture on a summer's day – and now he's auctioning it off. David Dunn, a plumber from Sapcote, ...

Finds include the so-called West Norfolk Hoard, 131 gold coins minted in the Frankish and Byzantine empires and buried shortly after 600AD. They were discovered over many years by the same detectorist ...

Metal detecting can be a great way to blow off steam, but some lucky hobbyists locate significant monetary and historical value items. It’s a lottery of sorts, but finding treasure is a fun prospect, ...