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A gold aureus of Emperor Tiberius has been discovered amongst the ruins of a Roman camp

Archaeologists in Windisch, Switzerland, have completed an extensive investigation of the Roman military camp at Vindonissa. They have uncovered part of the oldest fortifications, the barracks of the first legionaries, a field smithy and a wealth of artefacts relating to military and civilian life. Among the finds, a gold coin of Emperor Tiberius and a gemstone depicting the goddess Victoria stand out in particular.

A 3,000-year-old bronze hoard was found near Kojetín using a metal detector

Whilst supervising the modernisation of the Brno–Přerov railway line, archaeologists discovered a collection of bronze artefacts from the Urnfield culture. The worn tools and part of a sword had been deliberately damaged by someone before being buried in what was then a wetland. According to experts, this may have been a ritual offering.

Croatia, June 2026 and beach bums

Every year, José goes on holiday to Croatia with his wife, and he always packs his metal detector. He’s been planning the holiday since the start of the year, and this time we – Pepan, Marťas and Jánošík – tagged along as a group that always goes out together. Searching in the sea was a first for the last three of us, but we didn’t have any trouble with it at all – though I’m getting ahead of myself. And José’s a great bloke too; he sorted out some special T-shirts for us to wear before we set off, for which he deserves a big thank you and a thumbs-up.

A gold ring found in a Thai tomb bears a 2,000-year-old Indian inscription

Bronze drums were found in a rice field. Subsequent excavations uncovered several graves containing rich grave goods – such as gold earrings and jewellery, bronze vessels, pottery and various ornaments. In one of the graves lay two massive gold rings. One was plain, the other a rare signet ring bearing an inscription in the 2,300-year-old Indian Brahmi script.

A metal detector find led to the discovery of a luxurious Roman villa. Twenty-two years after the first coin was found

A Roman coin and pieces of mosaic led metal-detectorist John Hill to the remains of a long-lost building. After 22 long years of waiting, archaeologists have uncovered its true significance: it is a Roman villa with baths and the westernmost floor mosaic in Britain.

Divers have discovered a 3,000-year-old bronze sword near a shipwreck

Whilst surveying a protected underwater site off the Devon coast, two female archaeologists discovered a bronze sword in excellent condition. The site has been systematically investigated for decades, yet it continues to yield new treasures. Other swords, axes and gold jewellery from the Bronze Age have previously been discovered there.

The wreck of a Byzantine ship contained gold ornaments, jewellery, coins and a ring bearing the emperor’s image

Archaeologists off the Croatian island of Mljet are systematically excavating the wreck of a Byzantine ship dating from the turn of the 7th and 8th centuries. Among the ordinary cargo, they have discovered gold coins, gold belt fittings and a gold signet ring bearing the image of the emperor. It appears that someone from the highest echelons of the state or military administration was travelling on board.

Vaonis Hestia: a small telescope that lets you explore the universe using your mobile phone

The Vaonis Hestia is a small telescope that fits easily into a rucksack and, when used with your mobile phone, allows you to observe the Moon, the Sun, the planets and even distant objects in deep space. In this article, we’ll show you how the Hestia works, what it has to offer and how to set it up for your first observation.

A medieval papal bull instead of a Byzantine coin

A well-preserved circular object from a medieval layer in the centre of Tallinn resembled a Byzantine coin. It was only upon closer examination and the discovery of an inscription that it became clear that the archaeologists had found a papal seal from the early 14th century. This is the first papal bull to have been discovered during archaeological excavations in Estonia.

The Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026: How to view it safely?

On 12 August 2026, we can look forward to one of the most spectacular solar eclipses visible from the Czech Republic in recent years. We’ll advise you on when and where to watch this extraordinary phenomenon, how to prepare for the observation, and why you simply cannot do without certified solar filters.