Treasure hunters scanning what lies beneath the soil may find a few scattered coins or discarded hardware with a metal detector, but one lucky man who wasn’t searching for long hit a jackpot. David ...

A metal detectorist in Poland stumbled upon a rare centuries-old artifact with a functional — and relatable — purpose. Photos show the intricately carved object. Damian Tomczyk was searching with a ...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A new exhibit is set to open at the Lauren Rogers Art Museum in Laurel, exploring the world’s most beloved musical instrument. Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The ...

It's not every day that one discovers antique heirlooms, but one lucky metal detectorist in England did just that in 2019. Now, his find is expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction. While ...

A rare and "extraordinary" medieval artifact has been uncovered by a metal detectorist in Poland. The object in question, which measures just over 2 inches, once attached to a belt in order to hang ...

Archaeologists are using over a million amateur finds to study pilgrimage sites, the Black Death, and the Protestant Reformation. Much has been written about religious life in the medieval era, but ...

A metal detectorist in southeastern Poland recently unearthed a Christian pilgrim badge from the Middle Ages, state officials say. The badge was found in the village of Wólka Nieliska, less than 50 ...

A metal artifact thought to be a "medieval pilgrim's badge" has been uncovered in Poland. The small, round object, which was cast from a lead and tin alloy, measures just over 1 inch across and is ...

We often romanticize the Middle Ages, seeing them as a time of chivalry, gallant knights, and castles. Beneath all of this ...