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On 12 August 2026, Europe will experience its biggest solar eclipse in nearly 30 years

On Wednesday 12 August 2026, one of the greatest astronomical events of the current decade will take place over Europe. For the first time since 1999, a total solar eclipse will be visible on the European continent, attracting hundreds of thousands of observers from all over the world. Whilst residents of northern Spain, Iceland and Greenland will be able to admire several tens of seconds of total darkness and the magnificent solar corona, most of Europe, including the Czech Republic, will experience a very pronounced partial eclipse.

3,800-year-old ritual figurines discovered in Peru

Archaeologists in Peñico, Peru, have discovered a collection of 43 figurines made of wood and bone. They depict human figures, animals, mythological creatures and geometric motifs. Just under 4,000 years ago, they were buried as a ritual offering during the construction of a new section of the main public building.

A comparison of the coils available for the new Vanquish 60 range of metal detectors

In today’s article, we’ll be looking at the use of a large number of work spools in the new Vanquish 60 series. We’ll also be showing you their characteristics – something no other manufacturer does.

A 1,200-year-old hoard of gold jewellery and precious stones

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered a collection of more than a hundred pieces of jewellery made of gold, silver and precious stones. The hoard was found inside a ceramic vessel at the Dariyah settlement in the Al-Qassim region. According to experts, it dates from the mid-8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate.

A shipwreck containing gold ducats: The mystery of the 17th-century ship has finally been solved

A shipwreck off Salcombe in Devon, England, was one of Britain’s most intriguing maritime mysteries for decades. In 1995, divers discovered over 400 gold coins, jewellery, gold ingots, pottery, pewter tableware, anchors and cannons at the site. Until now, only one thing was missing: what sort of ship was it actually?

A metal detectorist’s find of a lifetime: a gold ring set with diamonds. It sold at auction for nearly half a million

The ring was discovered in November 2024 by Stuart Jones in a field near the village of Wormington in Gloucestershire. It was his first time searching at that location, and he spent nearly seven hours there with his metal detector that day. As is often the case, the find came right at the end of his search. It has now been sold at auction.

The most beautiful metal detector find, June 2026 – shortlist

Glory and honour to all our brothers and sisters who, wading through sweat and bitten by flies, lice and mosquitoes, brought us all those marvellous June finds. 😊

A Polish Excalibur? A metal detectorist has found a bronze sword standing upright

A bronze sword dating back approximately 2,700 years was discovered by a metal detectorist during a legal search in the woods near Gdańsk. The weapon was buried almost vertically and, according to archaeologists, may have been part of a sacrificial or other ritual.

Vaonis – a French company that is changing the way we look at astronomy

When people hear the term ‘astronomical telescope’, most imagine a complicated mount, lengthy adjustments and hours spent searching for objects in the night sky...

The grave of a wealthy warrior: a sword, a spear and unusual rings on his feet

Almost two thousand years ago, the body of a young man was laid to rest in a stone grave. A sword was placed across his chest, and a spear lay beside his body. He was wearing personal jewellery and two bronze rings on his toes. It is the richest Iron Age grave yet discovered in Scotland.