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Atlas of Old Trails and Paths in the Czech Republic

Where did the old trade and land routes run, along which people travelled hundreds and even thousands of years before today’s roads were built? We have recently added Radan Květ’s Atlas of Old Trails and Routes in the Czech Republic to the LP range – an exceptionally interesting publication featuring around 150 maps, reconstructions of dozens of long-distance and regional routes, and a large map of the historical network of routes across our country.

The most beautiful find with a metal detector in October 2026

The October round-up is here – take a look at the 12 most beautiful finds of the month, as chosen by LH members.

Guide to the Hammer H2, H3 and H4: which thermal imaging camera model is right for your work?

It is common for the purchase of a professional thermal imaging camera to be put off for a long time. A device intended for regular inspections must have a clear purpose, and the differences between models cannot be assessed solely on the basis of a photograph or a single item in the technical specifications. What matters is the size of the objects you wish to measure, the distance from which you will be measuring them, and the level of detail required when documenting the results.

He used a metal detector to search for traces of a 16th-century battle. He discovered a 3,000-year-old bronze hoard

On the battlefield near Mezőkeresztes in Hungary, a volunteer using a metal detector discovered an ornate bronze vessel with large spiral arm guards dating from the 13th to the 11th century BC. This is the first find of its kind in the region, and archaeologists are currently examining it in a laboratory setting.

He found hundreds of gold and silver coins, as well as a lock with a secret code. Deciphered after 400 years

A treasure hunter using a metal detector discovered 870 gold and silver coins from a 16th-century shipwreck on a Welsh beach. Among them was a brass combination lock, still in working order, which appears to have secured one of the treasure chests. It has now been successfully unlocked thanks to CT scanning.

The Seestar S30 Plus is here: more options for your first journeys into space

Today on Lovec pokladů, we’re launching sales of the new ZWO Seestar S30 Plus smart telescope. This new version of the popular S30 series features a four-element apochromatic optical system, two cameras with 2K output and greater flexibility for photographing the night sky. At the same time, it retains the most important features: simple operation, automatic object tracking and a compact body that you can easily take with you on a trip to find a dark sky.

They were searching for ammunition, but found a Celtic grave containing a wealth of grave goods, including a corded bracelet.

The grave of a Celtic woman was discovered during a rescue archaeological excavation in Senden, Bavaria, near Ulm. Ahead of planned construction work, the site was originally being searched for World War II munitions. Ultimately, archaeologists uncovered evidence of settlement and burial grounds dating from the Celtic period through to the Roman era.

A metal detectorist has found a gold pendant in the shape of a hand, known as the ‘Manus Dei’, dating back over 1,000 years

A British metal-detectorist has discovered a rare Anglo-Saxon gold pendant dating from the 9th to 10th centuries in a field in Hampshire. It appears to depict the Hand of God, a protective symbol of early medieval societies. According to some media reports, he could receive a reward worth millions of crowns.

The most beautiful find with a metal detector, October 2026 – shortlist

The month has flown by, and here are the shortlist entries for October’s ‘Most Beautiful Find of the Month’ competition!

Amateur metal detectorists, working alongside archaeologists, have discovered 737 Roman coins

Hungarian archaeologists, working in collaboration with volunteer metal detectorists, have uncovered 737 Roman coins dating from several centuries at three sites. These include some rare issues. Personal items, brooches and hundreds of pottery shards were also found.