In this video, we went metal detecting in the woods, hiking nearly 10 miles to reach a historic old homesite. Our finds included an incredible amount of colonial treasure, featuring silver and gold.

A Finnish metal detectorist has uncovered what is believed to be the country's largest known Viking Age silver coin hoard ...

A man who discovered Roman silver coins in a field realized he had stumbled upon something bigger when his metal detector kept signaling.

The Spanish treasure galleon was on its return voyage to Spain when it sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622 — ...

Having only ever found a silver coin while metal detecting, Idris Thomas was shocked to strike gold.

Editor’s Note: September 25, 2026: After completing testing, we’ve added the Minelab Vanquish 560 as our new best overall. Its predecessor, the Minelab Vanquish 440 has been replaced by a new version, ...

Treasure was found in troves, and bounty abounded Saturday at the aptly named East Texas Treasure Show in Longview – a mecca for metal detectors and those with a heart to seek what is hidden. Children ...

So, you've binged a few treasure-hunting shows and now you're wondering if your own old detector in the garage can find you a pirate chest. One of the first questions that may pop up in your head ...

A retiree's 21-year treasure haul just sold at auction. Here's what amateur metal detector finds have actually been worth, from $13,750 to $1.55M.

Between 100 and 150 pieces of Shaler’s coal mining history will displayed in November at the Shaler North Hills Library. Members of the North Pittsburgh Past Finders metal detecting club have found ...