On the Norwegian island of Rennesoy, an impressive treasure trove of ancient gold objects, weighing more than 100 grams, was discovered
On the Norwegian island of Rennesøy, an impressive hoard of ancient gold items, weighing over 100 grams, has been uncovered. The cache includes nine coin-like gold pendants…
Three amateur archaeologists recently found the largest Viking gold treasure ever discovered in Denmark
Three amateur archaeologists recently found the largest Viking gold hoard ever discovered in Denmark. At 900 grams (1.948 pounds), the hoard consists of seven beautifully worked bracelets,…
An elderly man was stunned to discover that the jewelry box he inherited from his grandfather contained an ancient Greek crown made of gold.
An elderly man was stunned when he discovered that a box of trinkets he inherited from his grandfather contained an ancient Greek crown made of pure gold…
Amazing treasure finds in every US state
Treasures from across America From gemstones found in a Hawaiian shipwreck to hidden paintings inside an abandoned Kansas theater, we’ve rounded up a state-by-state guide to the most exciting treasures…
1,427 19th-century United States gold coins discovered by a couple in the California goldlands near the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Editor’s note: The following post is part of CoinWorld.com’s ‘Collecting Basics’ series, which provides novice readers with an introduction into the numismatic hobby. The Saddle Ridge Hoard…
Each of these hunts contains a puzzle to solve—and for some, as the pieces below demonstrate, that puzzle can become an obsession
Few things capture the imagination like the concept of hidden treasure. Is there anyone who hasn’t daydreamed of stumbling upon some lost and valuable find—a hoard of…
Treasure in hand: Calloused hands cradle a bunch of raw gold, displaying the results of hard labor.
Franklin describes his father’s life as one of advocacy, adventure and insight – often lived against the backdrop of social and economic turbulence, within complex and diverse…
A tomb filled with treasure has been discovered in Vulci, a former Etruscan city in the province of Viterbo, Italy
A tomb full of treasures has been discovered in Vulci, a former Etruscan city in the province of Viterbo, Italy. It is another precious discovery in this area…
Sandals woven from esparto grass dating back about 6,200 years were found by scientists in a bat cave in Andalusia, Spain.
Scientists claim to have found Europe’s oldest shoes in a bat cave in Spain’s Andalusia – sandals woven from esparto grass that date back some 6,200 years….
The delicate artifact, which measures just 19.4mm (0.7in) in diameter and has a slightly wrinkled appearance, was discovered by a metal detectorist near Langham, Norfolk.
A stunningly crafted and gilded silver Anglo-Saxon artifact, skillfully made by someone with a keen sense of beauty, has left experts puzzled as to its purpose and…