Unearthing Relics: Metal Detecting Historic River Crossings
I first became fascinated with river crossing sites after finding a bent wagon pin near the banks of the North […]
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Treasure Hunting
Digging into the Past: Metal Detecting Midwest Farmsteads
I’ll never forget the first time I unearthed a brass button from the soil of an abandoned Illinois homestead. As
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Vintage Locks and Keys – Unlocking the Past
These everyday objects tell intimate stories about security, personal possessions, and the changing technology of protection through the decades.
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Metal Detecting Lost & Found: Fashion Items, Tools & Stories
Metal detecting allows us to uncover the personal and fashion items that people carried, wore, and eventually lost throughout history.
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Tools of the Trade – Workmanship Through the Ages
My comprehensive collection of metal detecting finds includes numerous tools and implements that span decades, if not centuries, of human industry.
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Household Relics – Everyday Items Lost to Time
The ordinary household items we recover while metal detecting tell intimate stories about how people lived, worked, and built their surroundings.
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Historic Relics and Artifacts: Unearthing Our Hidden Past
Discover my most extraordinary historic metal detecting finds including a medieval sword, antique tools & rare artifacts that connect us to our hidden past.
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Coin Hunting Success: From Modern Clad to Silver Treasures
Join me as I share my best coin detecting finds, from modern change to a leather pouch filled with silver coins, plus tips for successful coin hunting.
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Battlefield and Military Artifacts
Explore my battlefield metal detecting discoveries including Civil War relics, Revolutionary War ammunition, cannonballs, & the story behind each historic find.
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Best Places for Metal Detecting in California Gold Rush Towns
The first time I held a small gold nugget in my palm, I understood the fever that drove thousands westward
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