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Detectorists discover a rare treasure trove of gold and silver from the War of the Roses

In early November, a pair of detectorists discovered a medieval hoard of gold and silver coins dating back to the mid-15th century at Cappercleuch in the Scottish Borders. It was presented to the public this Wednesday. It will now be valued and the finders will receive a reward.

A rare two-handed sword and two axes from the late Middle Ages

Members of the detectorist association GRYF - Biskupieckie Stowarzyszenie Detektorystyczne found an exceptionally well-preserved sword from the 14th century. It was discovered during a legal detector survey near the village of Wielka Tymawa. Two axes from the 14th-15th centuries were discovered in the excavation along with the sword.

3,000-year-old goldsmith's anvil in a Bronze Age treasure

An extremely rare Bronze Age anvil has been discovered in a field in Urchfont, Wiltshire, using metal detectors. It is part of a hoard of several copper alloy objects and ingots deposited between 1650 and 900 BC.

Detector discovery of an Iron Age bronze ritual spoon

A ritual bronze spoon, over 2,000 years old, has been discovered near the town of Patrick on the west coast of the Isle of Man. It was probably used in divination rituals. Only 27 similar examples are known in the world, this is the first from the Isle of Man. It was given to the finder without payment.

The lead coffin hid a 1,600-year-old cloak woven with gold

In 2020, a necropolis from the 2nd and 3rd centuries was discovered in Autun, France. The excavation uncovered more than 230 graves with a wealth of equipment, including a Roman diatreme vase - the only one known in France. One of the tombs contained a 4th-century lead coffin with the remains of a purple-coloured cloak interwoven with gold.

The first words of Vesuvius' burnt ancient scroll from Herculaneum

After almost 2,000 years, scientists can examine a charcoal-burned papyrus scroll from ancient Herculaneum. It was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The scroll is too fragile to ever be physically unwrapped. Thanks to artificial intelligence and super-sensitive X-ray imaging, it was possible to digitally "unroll" the scroll and read the first words and sentences.

Detector find: a world-unique miniature gold Roman castle

A German detectorist discovered a tiny gold lock with delicate decorations. Measuring 12 x 11 mm, it resembles a small piece of jewellery, yet is fully functional. It dates back to the 3rd or 4th century AD. It is absolutely unique in Europe, and no other example of its kind has ever been discovered.

Unique detector discovery of gold and silver coins from the 1st century

Near Bunnik, in the Dutch province of Utrecht, two amateur archaeologists with metal detectors have discovered a hoard of Roman and British coins from the 1st century. The hoard contains Celtic staters and Roman aurei. In the context of European archaeological finds, this is the largest such collection.

Archaeological discovery busts myths about the "paleo" diet

A new study exploring areas near the Jordan River is changing existing ideas about the diet of early human populations. They didn't rely exclusively on animal protein, as paleo diet advocates claim. They prepared and consumed a wide variety of grains, legumes and other plants at least 800,000 years ago.

Two detectorists find part of a 7th century royal helmet

An extremely rare piece of a Germanic Iron Age helmet has been discovered in Lejre, Denmark, with the help of a metal detector. The gilded fragment with red garnets and engraved decoration is one of the most amazing "royal" artefacts ever discovered in Scandinavia.

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