The publication for diggers and collectors of history

In this issue:

The Day
What’s better than that special day when you discover the find of a lifetime? How about two finds of a lifetime on two separate days? By Bryan Jordan

From Texas to Tennessee
The “Tennessee Trio” are no strangers to mid 1800s relics. But when an 1830s Republic of Texas button was dug in a Civil War camp, it surprised even them. By Quindy D. Robertson

Double Time
To find a single Civil War musket is outstanding. But two in a week with intact wooden stocks is something few relic hunters ever experience. By Ron Haden

An Introduction To Colonial Bottle Seals
Glass seals are far more than fancy decorations. Learning to decipher these unique glass artifacts can help unlock the mysteries of early colonial sites.By Bill Dancy

Getting the Most From Your Detector: The Minelab CTX3030
Learning the tricks of a good detector gives the edge needed. Here is how to do even better beach and water hunting with the Minelab CTX3030. By Gary T. Drayton

Four of 3,000
With only 3,000 371st Regimental World War I medals struck, few museums own one. But thanks to a digger’s gift, at least one is now on public display. By Hardy Russell

Helping Out
Many archaeologists are learning the benefits that detectorists can bring to the field. Here’s one account of how hobbyists helped on a dig. By Adam Ensign.

Newbie on the Lynx
When one catches the gold bug, the first place to check is sometimes the closest. This new prospector discovered a temporary cure for gold fever that was almost in his own backyard. By Travis Tonn

Plus recent finds, columns, letters and much more