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The most beautiful metal detector find of May 2025

13 fighters made it to the finals and since we were really "kidding", you will also find a video with the name of the lucky winner of the Minelab X-Terra 505 in the article.

New: Minelab X-TERRA Intrepid Tactical and X-TERRA VOYAGER

Two new Minelab X-TERRA metal detectors on offer! The Intrepid Tactical and VOYAGER models offer great value for money - the ideal choice for the novice prospector.

City full of treasures

Embark on a treasure hunt! The Museum of East Bohemia in Hradec Králové has prepared an exceptional exhibition of coin finds from antiquity to the 20th century. Discover the hidden treasures of the city - unique depots, individual coins and commemorative finds that tell the fascinating story of Hradec Králové.

Return to Prehistory - Minelab Explorer II

Minelab At the time of its launch, the Explorer II was considered the technological pinnacle of metal detectors. Thanks to the FBS (Full Band Spectrum) system, which uses frequencies from 1.5 to 100 kHz in real time, it offered exceptionalThe FBS offered exceptionally wide coverage of target types and was also extremely stable in environments with strong soil mineralisation.

Gift from Heaven - extraterrestrial objects in the golden treasure of Villena

In 1963, a Bronze Age gold treasure was discovered near the Spanish town of Villena. Among the beautiful gold artefacts were two iron ones, one decorated with gold. Ironworking technology in the Iberian Peninsula did not appear until around 850 BC, but these objects are at least 600 years older. Only new analyses have finally confirmed: the iron objects in the hoard are of extraterrestrial origin.

Manticore Academy No. 3 - stabilizer settings

Today we will describe a feature that is seemingly obvious to everyone, but even those who use it are making a big mistake here by using unnecessarily high settings.

Invitation to the exhibition: Treasures from the Museum

The Museum of Jindřichův Hradec invites all lovers of history, art and treasures to the Treasures from the Museum exhibition. The exhibition will be inaugurated on Thursday, 19 June 2025 at 4 p.m. on Balbínov Square.

Excavator unearths thousand-year-old "Viking" sword in perfect condition

During the reconstruction of the banks of the Korte Linschoten river in Montfoort, the Netherlands, a thousand-year-old sword with inlays and significant symbolism was discovered. It was dug up by an excavator during the dredging of a dyke. The sword is very well preserved, incredibly light and dexterous. It was obviously custom-made, and must have been one of the absolute finest in its day.

Manticore Academy No. 2 - chart cleaning

Today we will describe one very subtle but very effective function, especially in places with a large number of targets.

Museum displays 200-year-old condom with naked nun and three priests

A unique artefact that combines history, eroticism and art is on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum: A nearly 200-year-old condom adorned with a provocative illustration of a nude nun choosing between three priests with tracked penises. This exceptional exhibit is part of the "Safe Sex?" exhibition, which focuses on sexuality and sex business in the 19th century.