Locating Old Rural Schoolhouse Sites
Learn how to use historical county school records, plat maps, deeds, and censuses to locate forgotten 19th-century schoolhouse sites for metal detecting.
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Treasure Hunting
GPZ 8000 vs GPX 6000 vs Magnetar 9000: Best Gold PI 2026
Compare depth, weight, price and coils for the GPZ 8000, GPX 6000 and Nokta Magnetar 9000, and find out which gold metal detector fits you.
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Pioneer Trails Relic Hunting
Learn how to identify and date pioneer trail relics from emigrant wagons, including hand-forged iron, skeins, reach plates, and patent dates.
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The Naptime Research Blueprint
Learn how busy parents can make real progress with historical mapping for metal detecting research using focused naptime sessions and a simple blueprint.
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How to Date Old Watch Fobs
Learn to date vintage pocket watch fobs using hallmarks, materials, and design eras, including the 15ct gold mark and spotting modern reproductions.
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Finding Homestead Sites Through Probate Records
Learn how historical probate records and estate inventories can pinpoint forgotten homestead sites and reveal buried treasures for metal detecting.
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Digging Chinese Cash Coins
Learn to identify and date Chinese cash coins found metal detecting. Reign titles, circulation history, and why coin dates don’t equal loss dates.
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The Relic Hunter’s Guide to Identifying Vintage Horse Tack and Harness Hardware
Learn to identify vintage horse tack and harness hardware by metal type, manufacturing method, and function. Turn rusty buckles into dating tools for your site.
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How to Date and Identify Vintage Suspender Buckles and Clothing Clasps
Learn to date antique suspender buckles and clothing clasps by mechanism, patent stamps, and hardware changes from 1850 to 1944.
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The Stay-at-Home Dad’s Guide to Metal Detecting with Toddlers
Learn how to metal detect with toddlers using a pinpointer, short hunts, and treasure games. Practical tips from a stay-at-home dad who’s been there.
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