Don't go out wandering aimlessly looking for treasure. A little research can make your metal detecting hobby much more rewarding. By Eric Alt Published Apr 11, 2026 1:28 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...

In this episode of Depths of History, we explore a Civil War battle site that lasted only 90 minutes, uncovering both Union ...

The Metal Detector in Rust is perhaps one of the most ingenious things to have ever been added. If you have a yearning to go on a treasure hunt or just kill time out of boredom, this is the perfect ...

When Ellie Verrecchia pulled up in her car for her first metal detecting dig in the Cornish countryside, she quickly discovered she was the only woman. “I didn’t know how to hold my gear and no one ...

Planning on escaping the winter weather for a beach trip? Bring this metal detector with you if you want to bring home some treasures. The Popular Mechanics gear team recommends the Minelab Vanquish ...

There’s something undeniably thrilling about the hunt for hidden treasures beneath our feet. From coins with centuries of history to curious everyday relics lost to time, metal detecting captures the ...

The Surrey Metal Detecting Club's membership has grown from a few dozen to more than 3,000 in six years The founder of the Surrey Metal Detecting Club has said membership has rocketed from about 60 ...

Treasure was found in troves, and bounty abounded Saturday at the aptly named East Texas Treasure Show in Longview – a mecca for metal detectors and those with a heart to seek what is hidden. Children ...

"This is the moment where the metal detector has gone off and you've dug up something shiny. You still need to find out exactly what you've got — but you've got something to work with." When you ...

In this episode of Depths of History, Britain and his friend Riley explore the woods of Tennessee using various metal detectors, including the Minelab X-Terra 705, X-Terra 305, Go-Find 20, 40, 60, and ...

Metal detecting is a good way to find treasure and helps you get outside to spend time in nature. But if you're looking for a new hobby and potentially some money along the way, why not pick up a ...

There's often history just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered. A long-forgotten button, an antique coin, or even a remnant from one of the wars that shaped our country. Trying to unearth ...