The popularity of this activity among British women has surged in recent years. What used to be seen as a somewhat quirky ...

Thanks to metal detectorists, there's been a record-breaking number of archeological finds and treasure discoveries in ...

(RNS) — Archaeologists hope to capitalize on a local fad for metal detecting to examine pilgrimage and personal piety in areas where the written record is thin. (RNS) — Much has been written about ...

Metal detecting often reveals far more than expected. This film from Unearthed UK showcases curious finds hidden just beneath the surface of the British landscape. Each discovery offers a glimpse into ...

An early medieval silver penny of Guthrum of East Anglia, the first silver coin minted by a Viking ruler in Britain, is displayed at the British Museum's annual treasure launch in London, Tuesday, Feb ...

Britain saw a record number of archaeological discoveries and treasure finds in 2024, largely attributed to the contributions ...

LONDON (AP) — When Malcolm Weale saw the tiny, dirt-covered object he’d unearthed in an English field, he knew it was something special. In his hand was a silver penny minted during the reign of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LONDON (AP) — When Malcolm Weale saw the ...