There's often history just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered. A long-forgotten button, an antique coin, or even a remnant from one of the wars that shaped our country. Trying to unearth ...

A Dutch historian found unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities ...

If you own a metal detector, you'll know how great it feels to find some treasure. You might discover an old watch or anything metal that's incredibly valuable. But if you're really lucky, you might ...

If you're a metal detector enthusiast, the thrill of unearthing hidden gems is all too familiar. You might discover something as simple as an antique watch or stumble upon metallic items of ...

Stephen Smith is a managing editor for CBSNews.com based in New York. A Washington, D.C. native, Steve was previously an editorial producer for the Washington Post, and has also worked in Los Angeles, ...

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 ...