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Unprecedented discovery of Roman cargo at the bottom of a Swiss lake: swords, chariots and hundreds of objects

A large collection of Roman artefacts from a shipwreck dating back to the early 1st century has been discovered in Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland. Although the ship itself has not survived, its cargo of around 600 objects has - many in perfect condition. The find is completely unique, unparalleled in Europe.

40,000 Roman coins under the floor of the house. A depot that wasn't a classic treasure

In the French village of Senon, an extraordinary hoard of more than 40,000 Roman coins was discovered during archaeological research prior to the construction of a house, stored in three ceramic vessels under the floors of the former houses. The find, dating back to the end of the 3rd century AD, is interesting not only in its extent but also in its interpretation. According to archaeologists, it was not a classic hidden treasure, but rather a system of successive storage and collection of money within the household.

Gold from the Russian Revolution: hundreds of gold coins discovered in the foundations of a house

A rare treasure from the tumultuous period of the end of the Tsarist empire has been discovered during archaeological research in Torzhok, northwest Russia. Under the foundations of a historic house lay a ceramic vessel filled with hundreds of gold coins worth over 10.5 million crowns.

Finders of world's largest Celtic treasure welcome new rules for detectorists

When Richard Miles and Reg Mead stumbled upon the treasure known as Le Catillon II hoard on the island of Jersey in 2012, they had no idea that their discovery would influence the future shape of heritage legislation. The new rules on the island of Jersey are not only intended to provide stricter rules for finders, including severe penalties, but also fair rewards.

Unique Roman lead treasure from the 1st century

Very rare 2,000-year-old Roman lead ingots have been discovered in the pastures of Llangynfelyn, north of Aberystwyth in Wales. Both are marked and have been so accurately dated. They have now been officially declared treasure.

A history professor found an Iron Age treasure. Gold coins can fetch hundreds of thousands

A British history professor has discovered a rare Iron Age treasure while searching with a metal detector near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. It is the largest set of Celtic gold coins ever found from the reign of King Dubnovellaun.

Treasure near Sázava

Fifteen years ago, one sunny day, I finally managed to go to Sázava with the detector. I didn't want to, but the weather was too good to stay at home. I threw the detector in the car and drove.

Unprecedented Roman figurine of a feline beast and a barbarian with a severed head

A detectorist in Harlow, England, has discovered a Roman sculpture of a cat-like beast dating from the 1st to 2nd centuries. It was originally part of a harness. It's the only one of its kind ever discovered in Britain. It has now been declared a treasure.

Unique crystal vessel from the Galloway Hoard detector on display for the first time

2,000 years ago, it probably formed the head of the iconic Corinthian column. For many centuries it was preserved by the Romans as a valuable relic. In the Anglo-Saxon period, a hitherto unknown bishop had the head turned into a goblet and decorated with gold. 1,100 years ago, it was placed in the ground along with hundreds of gold and silver objects from all over the then known world. In 2014, it was discovered in Britain's largest Viking hoard by Derek McLennan with the help of a metal detector.

Gold and silver Celtic coins found with a detector in Switzerland

Two Celtic gold coins were found near the Swiss village of Arisdorf on the Bärenfels hill. They date from the 3rd century BC and are the oldest coins in what is now Switzerland. Their discovery was preceded by the two-year-old discovery of a hoard of silver coins dating back to the 1st century BC.

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