In this first episode of our new series, we begin tracking down the lost military camps of Andrew Jackson, Davey Crockett, and Sam Houston during the 1813 Creek War. Using metal detectors and advanced ...

From knocking on doors to posting on social media, one local man is always looking for a chance to dig up some local history.

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 ...

Three metal detecting friends have unearthed their “bucket list” find of a lifetime with a huge hoard of ancient coins in a farmer’s field.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's safe to say, metal detecting isn't a hobby that works for everyone. While some are out searching plowed fields for colonial relics, ...

Physicists have unveiled a new superconducting detector sensitive enough to hunt dark matter particles smaller than electrons. By capturing faint photon signals, the device pushes the search into ...