It seems that everyone these days wants gold. Real, physical gold coins that they can hold in their hands, or bars that they’re assured are resting safely in a well-guarded vault. HSBC’s New York vault, for example, buried deep below its 5th Avenue tower
Mysteries of an Oregon beach
On the Oregon coast, science, legend, and wild theories are intertwined at Nehalem, where archaeologists, historians, treasure hunters, and crackpots attempt to dig out the past.
Metal Detectors at Palo Alto Battlefield
Over two dozen people were seen scouring parts of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park with metal detectors in recent weeks
Orvin Farmer Jr. finds treasure in historic relics from England
Orvin Farmer Jr. finds history in England, some amazingly beautiful finds including a Romano/British bronze razor back pig with red emerald eyes
Forest Service proposing limits on geocaches, metal detectors in national forests
The National Forests in NC wants to prohibit leaving geocaches in Wildernesses, Experimental Forests or Wild and Scenic River corridors, and limiting the possession or use of metal detectors on National Forest lands.
Discovery of buried artillery device shuts down section of Boise Greenbelt
Police reported that a treasure hunter enthusiast with a metal detector located an unexploded “artillery ordnance device” that was found a few yards from the pavement near 47th Street in Garden City
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Legislative Actions
Sunken Treasure Case Headed to Federal Appeals Court
A higher federal court will now hear the legal dispute over just who owns the richest sunken treasure ever found, either Tampa’s Odyssey Marine, which found the treasure, or Spain, which claims it as a historic artifact.
Treasures Headlines
Why Metal Detecting is My National Hobby Month Story
January is National Hobby Month, and here is why I believe the hobby of metal detecting is one of the most exciting and rewarding hobbies. Thirty-five years ago, I purchased my first metal detector
Video Clips
Diggin’ in Virginia
Interesting videos of metal detecting in Virgina. It’s interesting to me to see all the different finds that we typically would not see in Idaho.
Video Clips
Utah Treasure Hunting Legends, Ghost Stories and Pictures
This is a interesting little video from You-Tube. Utah Treasure Hunting Legends, Ghost Stories and Pictures. Takes about 4 minutes to view – enjoy!
Treasures Headlines
METEORITE MEN
For thousands of years meteorites have slammed into the earth’s surface, each one carrying an invaluable record of the very beginnings of the solar system. But finding meteorites, some buried over centuries by thick layers of dirt and sediment, is no easy task. Now, Science Channel is bringing viewers on a search for alien treasures [...]
Gold
Torc of Towton branded a fake
After researching online he became excited when he learned similar torcs dated back to about 750BC and had fetched up to £350,000 at auction. But tests on the piece by British Museum experts ruled it was a fake and probably less than 300 years old. Gutted Andrew must now split the estimated £13,500 value with [...]
Video Clips
Treasure Hunting America EP101 Part1
Cool small video – Treasure hunting America. Lot’s of good info Whites Metal detectors.
Video Clips
Metal detecting – Today Show – A video
Check out this funny video Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Treasures Headlines
Legendary 1913 Liberty nickel, 1927-D double eagle anchor $30+ million Heritage FUN US Coin Auction
Spectacular examples abound as Orlando, FL plays host to the Heritage Auctions’ biggest Rare U.S. Coin Auction of the year, Jan. 6-10 None other than the most famous American coin in existence, the “Olsen” Specimen of the 1913 Liberty nickel, is the anchor lot in Heritage Auctions Jan. 6-10, 2010 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Auction, [...]
