I feel like every child dreams of uncovering buried treasure at some point in their lives. For me, as a child who spent a lot of time in Florida growing up, I was always digging for pirate booty.

There’s something undeniably thrilling about the hunt for hidden treasures beneath our feet. From coins with centuries of history to curious everyday relics lost to time, metal detecting captures the ...

Don't go out wandering aimlessly looking for treasure. A little research can make your metal detecting hobby much more rewarding. By Eric Alt Published Apr 11, 2026 1:28 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...

Metal detectors come in all shapes and sizes, with different capabilities. And these are some from Harbor Freight.