How to Identify and Date Crotal Bells (Marks to Look For)
What is a Crotal Bell? Bells have been produced for over 4,00 years. The earliest known bells were made in China earlier than 2,000 BCE. They were familiar objects in…
How to Identify and Date Belt Buckles (A Valuable Find)
A buckle is an item used for fastening two straps together, such as a belt. The buckle itself may be attached directly to the strap or it may have a…
How to Date Railroad Spikes (A Really Cool Find)
I have always been fascinated by the railroad and its evolution over the last few centuries. And one of its main components that have not changed much over the years…
A Guide to Using Dowsing Rods for Finding Water
Dowsing is a process that has been used to find underground water and minerals for centuries. The Tassili Caves in Northern Africa show an 8,000-year-old cave painting of a man…
What is a Tombac Button? (Amazing Metal Detecting Find)
Tombac buttons are a great item to find while you are metal detecting. I, personally, have never found one, simply because I live on the western side of the country….
Can a Metal Detector Find a Septic Tank?
Can a metal detector find a septic tank? If you want to know, then this article is for you. Most people will agree that finding a septic tank is not…
I Found a Rusty Quarter (Do Quarters Rust?)
One of the most common things I find when I’m out metal detecting is rusty quarters. Some of the quarters I was able to dig are still in circulation. However,…
Metal Detecting Land Trust Explained
Metal detection is one of the best hobbies and professions for the nature wanderer, but before we let you out in the field, allow us to have the concept of…
11 Best Metal Detecting Youtube Channels
You’re on the right page if you’re searching for the best metal-detecting YouTube channels and don’t know the best resource. All of us have a little bit of explorer in…