In a metal like copper, however, the outer electrons swim around freely and are shared by all the atoms. That’s why ...

When his metal detector beeped, Martin Prear was shocked. It had been only a minute since he had started searching for long-buried treasure on a wooded acreage outside of Edgewood, a settlement in the ...

A group of treasure seekers from Edmonton is hoping modern metal detectors will help them uncover relics from the Klondike Gold Rush in a farmer's field near Barrhead, Alta., this weekend. Members of ...

The Isle of Man was colonized by the Vikings in 798, serving as an ideal port from which they could launch naval attacks, open trade routes, and leave behind a rich trail of historical remnants.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. AMSTERDAM — A Dutch historian found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four ...

Matt James has collected gold nuggets for years from the hills and riverbeds of California, but as the precious metal’s price soars, he has ...