In this episode of Depths of History, Britain metal detects in the woods of a murderer's house in search of evidence related to the case. He uncovers old Civil War bullets, coins, and various other ...

In this video, I go metal detecting at an old chimney site in the woods, which is from the ruins of a mid-1800s homesite.

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

From overloaded outlets and unattended cooking to dry live trees and fireplaces, small seasonal habits can quickly turn into ...

MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — According to historical records, it’s estimated that there is between 60 to 100 billion dollars in unfound treasure around the world. Primarily from sunken shipwrecks that were ...

Libraries are expanding their offerings beyond books and audiotapes, broadening the potential pursuits of patrons.

Mountain permafrost is warming and thawing worldwide due to climate change, with ground temperature being a key control of ...

While you might think that camping in the winter is too risky, there are several things you can do to make it a pleasant -- ...

The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is doing what it can to prevent an infestation from spreading from Kona to the ...

The year's most exciting discoveries included the site where a young George Washington stopped a friendly fire incident, the ...

Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, ...

A metal detectorist who discovered a 1,500-year-old scabbard chape in a field has recalled the "thrill" of a find giving "connection to lives lived centuries ago". Kathy Bonehill found the decorative ...