On April 1, amateur metal detectorists Katarzyna Herdzik and Jacek Ukowski made a stunning discovery on a Polish beach. Their scanners led them to an ornate 24cm dagger covered in stars and crescent ...

Scanning parks and beaches with one of these can be a unique and fascinating hobby.

This is the allure of metal detecting. However, for many newcomers, the hobby can feel overwhelming. With thousands of detectors on the market and complex terminology like "ground balance" and ...

Explore the different types of metal detecting search coils and learn how coil size, shape, and technology impact your detecting depth, sensitivity, and success in the field. This in-depth guide will ...

Just below the earth, there’s hidden treasure waiting to be discovered, and a metal detector can help you hunt it. Whether you find ancient coins and jewelry or just another beer can tab, metal ...

Between 100 and 150 pieces of Shaler’s coal mining history will displayed in November at the Shaler North Hills Library. Members of the North Pittsburgh Past Finders metal detecting club have found ...

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 ...

The hobby of metal detecting hasn’t always had the best reputation, thanks in part to shows like The Detectorists that depict enthusiasts as social misfits. But joining detectorists to uncover hidden ...

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.

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 ...