Metal detecting has been a popular hobby for decades, and there are a lot of success stories associated with it. Amateur metal detectorists have discovered priceless ancient relics, valuable coins, ...

From hobbyist gear to advanced scanners, the science behind detection depth is complex. Explore the variables that govern just how deep detectors can search.

For most of us, the fantasy of finding buried treasure faded away along with other childhood passions, like my youthful ambition to set a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest pillow ...

Metal detecting can be a great way to blow off steam, but some lucky hobbyists locate significant monetary and historical value items. It’s a lottery of sorts, but finding treasure is a fun prospect, ...