Great Discoveries: 12th-Century Coins Found in Sweden
Swedish archaeologists recently unearthed coins produced between 1150 and 1180 during an excavation of a grave in an old church, according to Fox News. They […]
Great Discoveries: Antique Roman Bracelets Found in Wales
Exploring an area with a metal detector can lead to the discovery of long-hidden antiques and historical artifacts—for example, consider the story of Andrew Hutchinson. […]
Great Discoveries: Antique “Salvator Mundi” Bank Found
The Antique Trade Days arts and crafts fair takes place the first full weekend of March and November in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. In March 2024, over […]
Great Discoveries: Rare Revolutionary War Sketch Found in Apartment
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, art collector and urban planner Judith Hernstadt purchased a batch of sketches from a New York antiques dealer in 1976. […]
Great Discoveries: Ice Hockey Cards Found, Sold for $3.7M
A family recently discovered an unopened case of ice hockey cards in a basement office in Saskatchewan, Canada, BBC reported. The discovery has been called […]
Great Discoveries: First-Edition Harry Potter Book Sold for Nearly $14K
A first-edition proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (referred to as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the United States) was […]
Great Discoveries: Antique Dolls Found Inside Victorian Home’s Walls
Built in 1883, the Thomas Williams House in Moncton, Canada, symbolizes what life was like during the Victorian era. A recent assessment provided a glimpse […]
Great Discoveries: Rare LEGO Found at Goodwill Sells for $18K
Building vehicles, robots, and other objects with LEGO bricks is a popular pastime for both kids and adults, providing hours of entertainment. Some LEGO pieces […]
Great Discoveries: Prehistoric Bone Bead Found in Wyoming
People have long enjoyed wearing jewelry, even thousands of years ago. Recently, a discovery at a campsite near La Prele Creek in Wyoming shows that […]
Great Discoveries: Medieval Gauntlet Found Near Swiss Castle
Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been unearthed in Switzerland—one of which was recently found by archaeologists digging near Kyburg Castle, according to The Jerusalem Post. […]