History The Hard Way

Sometimes metal detecting for old relics and coins can be a challenge. To find what you are looking for, you must adapt to the circumstances.

By Jeff Stinson

Stone’s River Relic Rescue

Just outside the boundaries of Stone’s River National Battlefield Park, history is under attack from progress. Thankfully, a few artifacts are being saved by relic hunters.

By Josh Tyree

A Family Tradition

Not many people would consider digging out an old privy as a good chance for family bonding, but three generations of this family would disagree.

By Tessie Schoff

Pound the Ground

It was the most anticipated USA event in recent memory, with a huge number of attendees, support from most major detecting entities, test gardens to try new machines, food, and, oh yeah, and an incredible amount of historic property to search.

By Allyson Cohen

For What It’s Worth

Although relatively few active hobby detectorists sell their finds, it is important to know the values for insurance purposes. This is easily done with coins and jewelry.

By Bob Turner

A Pine Tree in Rhode Island

Every digger has a bucket list of items they hope to find one day. But what about the items so rare they never even make the list?

By Peter Sorrell