Despite theories, there never was solid proof that wartime Charleston, South Carolina ha`d a freemen fire company. That all changed when a metal detectorist found one small but very significant artifact.

A Tribute to Old Port Velasco

Before the port was dredged, relic hunters were able to rescue some amazing artifacts related to Texas history. Although the site is unhuntable today, this author tells us of the history uncovered during his 25 years of detecting there.

Beyond the Great Silver Hoard

The hoard consisted of 1,927 silver coins from 20th century. However, after being involved in a fire, most were damaged in a way that only made them worth melt value. At least, until it was decided to turn the coins into rings.

By Tim Henderson

One Mile in 35 Years

Sometimes a single area is so entwined with history that it can take years to uncover the layers of all that happened there. Join us in this article as we listen to the decades-long exploration of a single mile of river.

A Collection Reclaimed

No matter what generation you belong to, someone else was collecting something before you. Read what happens when a modern-day digger discovers a forgotten collection.

Mistakes, Missteps, & Misadventures in Metal Detecting