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 ...

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 ...

If you're like most people, you have a hobby that keeps you busy whenever you have downtime. Whether that's collecting highly valuable retro video games or going hiking with your favorite tech gadgets ...

Thom Parham is on a mission to uncover parts of Florida’s buried past. The 64-year-old history teacher and conventional archeologist in Keystone Heights has his sights on finding Seminole War Fort No.

The DuPont City Council has banned unauthorized digging and excavating in city parks and property, as well as using metal detectors for that purpose. The unanimous vote came Tuesday. Although local ...

So, you've binged a few treasure-hunting shows and now you're wondering if your own old detector in the garage can find you a pirate chest. One of the first questions that may pop up in your head ...

As an old outdoor hobby draws new followers, metal detectors are sweeping the country. By Alexandra Marvar People have been metal detecting since 1881, when Alexander Graham Bell invented a device to ...