The publication for diggers and collectors of history

In this issue:

Land of the Midnight Sun
Every good relic hunter knows that when going on a fishing trip, be sure to pack a metal detector...especially when heading to Alaska’s gold country. By Jeff Lubbert

Streight to the Devil
History has all but forgotten the Civil War actions at Day’s Gap and Crooked Creek. But this privately run battle park remembers. By Larry E. Linley

Friends, Finds, and Family: A Participant’s View of DIV XV
Much has been said of the Diggin’ in Virginia invitational relic hunts, but the only way to know the truth is to be there. By John Velke

Sharing The Wealth
Digging a gold coin? Nice. Digging a high denomination gold coin? Very Nice. Digging 13 gold coins with your son? Priceless! By David Lee

Access Restricted: The Finale
After two years and countless requests for accountability of artifacts stored by the National Park Service, the author gets an answer. By Bob Roach

The New Jersey Death Dig
Sometimes recovering artifacts millions of years old can be a relaxing and easy way to spend a day. Other times, it can be stressful and dangerous. By Glenn Harbour

Uncle Matt and Maverick
Give a kid a relic and he’ll think it’s cool. Teach him to relic hunt, and you’ll insure the future of the hobby. This is especially true when he finds an artifact his first time out. By Matt Jennings

Plus recent finds, columns, letters and much more