Archaeologists are using over a million amateur finds to study pilgrimage sites, the Black Death, and the Protestant Reformation. Much has been written about religious life in the medieval era, but ...

A metal detectorist in Poland stumbled upon a rare centuries-old artifact with a functional — and relatable — purpose. Photos show the intricately carved object. Damian Tomczyk was searching with a ...

Every metal detectorist dreams of unearthing something valuable. For one man the English countryside yielded an incredible find when he stumbled upon a medieval diamond wedding ring in “almost perfect ...

It's not every day that one discovers antique heirlooms, but one lucky metal detectorist in England did just that in 2019. Now, his find is expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction. While ...

A metal detectorist in Poland stumbled on a rare medieval artifact used to hold keys or purses, archaeologists said and photos show. Photo from the Museum of the History of the Kamień Land A metal ...

A metal artifact thought to be a "medieval pilgrim's badge" has been uncovered in Poland. The small, round object, which was cast from a lead and tin alloy, measures just over 1 inch across and is ...

The brooch contains religious and magical inscriptions in Latin and Hebrew. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A metal detectorist ...

The "special gift" was one of many grave goods. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Coins, weaponry, jewels and other valuables are ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Forging steel is significant for several reasons. It’s one of the ...