The Metal Detector Man is short film made in 2008. A young reporter, Joe McDonough is set out to do an article on a man always seen on the beach with a metal detector and has become known to the locals as, “Metal Detector Man.” His editor makes it clear that Joe must find out…
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Bosnia’s real life sword in the stone. ( Video’s Included )
We were contacted by one of our readers – Njegos Tuffi, bringing a YouTube video from Bosnia to our attention. A medieval hand-and-a-half-long sword rammed into stone, discovered last summer at the bottom of the river Vrbas in Bosnia, has been hailed by experts as a significant archaeological find. As the sword was literally plunged…
The Phenomenology of Metal Detecting: Insights from a Unique Type of Landscape Experience by Felicity Winkley
This paper was initially published by the Papers from the Institute of Archaeology (PIA) and is able to be republished via a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal. Thanks especially to the author – Felicity Winkley for her…
An Interview with Arek – Designer and Founder of RUTUS Metal Detectors
Archmdmag – You have been detecting a long time, can you share with us how you got into metal detecting and some of your finds and experiences. Rutus – My father was a detectorist. In the 80s, we lived in a small town called Hel. A great place to search, especially for WWII relics. In the…
Coins mysteriously appear in tree trunks up and down the country
Being a keen long distance walker Myself I have often wondered about the ‘money trees and posts’ that are fairly frequently seen along the paths of Britain’s longest trails. I have seen them in the Lake District, Scotland and even on the PYG track in Wales a money post has been erected on the path…
GET OFF MY LAND—HOW TO GET A FARMERS PERMISSION TO DETECT
What makes the difference between success in this hobby and failure ? Is it the skill of the Detectorist ? Is it down to the brand or model of the Detectors ? No. It’s location and permissions and being able to get them makes the difference between an empty finds pouch and a bulging one…
Introducing the Detector Hub forum
A new forum has recently been launched for Metal Detectorist’s. We asked for a press release to introduce the Detector Hub to our readers. So on their behalf here’s the information about our newest forum. We launched a new detecting forum called The Detecting Hub earlier this month. It’s already an active forum and has…
Mudlarking. Whats it all about?
Sift through the mud on the shores of any river and you’d be lucky to find a lost necklace amid the washed-up bottle caps and beer cans. But take a walk along the edge of London’s River Thames, and there’s a good chance you’ll find a piece of ancient history. A mudlark is someone who…
Archmdmag visit the Viking Axe in Macclesfield
We were recently invited to visit and learn about The Viking Axe in Macclesfield. The Viking Axe was founded in April 2019 by Andy Mayo with his wife Vanessa and daughter Danae. A bespoke cabinet maker by trade, Andy left that world behind to start a new adventure – providing something unique and fun in…
The Future of Studying Hobbyist Metal Detecting in Europe: A Call for a Transnational Approach By Suzie Thomas
The following paper was first written in 2016, It has been made available to publish by the De Gruyter academic open access collection. Abstract: Much research on hobbyist metal detecting has either focused on the archaeological impact only, conflated hobbyism with criminal activity (namely looting and illicit trade), or generalized the motivations and drivers for…
BRONZE AGE ARTEFACTS DISCOVERED IN SCOTLAND (Including Video and 3D Model)
A metal detectorist was left “shaking with happiness” after discovering a hoard of Bronze Age artefacts in the Scottish Borders. A complete horse harness and sword was uncovered by Mariusz Stepien at the site near Peebles in June. Experts said the discovery was of “national significance”. The soil had preserved the leather and wood, allowing experts…
Medieval ‘wine windows’ are making a comeback in Italy to maintain social distancing
Tiny “wine windows” last used during the bubonic plague in the the 17th century in Fin and Tuscany have been re-utilized to now serve wine and other modern day drinks. These tiny windows (known as “buchetta del vino”) were once a part of the everyday life in Italy, used to safely sell off surplus…
What Evidence Do We Have For The Role Of Portable Material Culture (Including Pottery) In The British Neolithic? By Alison Smith ( BA Hons)
Introduction. This article will discuss what evidence do we have for the role of portable material culture in the British Neolithic by examining the particular form of portable material culture of pottery and the type of Peterborough ware, discovered at various important Neolithic sites in Great Britain. The essay will discuss Peterborough ware and its…
The Bearded Axe Theory
In the coming weeks, Archmdmag have been invited to Macclesfield’s – Viking Axe. and produce an introductory article about the venue, as well as chat all things Viking. The Viking Axe was founded in April 2019 by Andy Mayo with his wife Vanessa and daughter Danae. A bespoke cabinet maker by trade, Andy left that…
Lammas and Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh: (Pronounced loo-na-sa) is a Pagan / Heathen Fire Festival, which would traditionally be celebrated at the full moon nearest the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autuminal Equinox, and marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The days will now grow increasingly shorter towards the end of Autumn, and the…
*LIVE TONIGHT – HOARD HUNTER – GARY BRUN ON THE BIG METAL DETECTING SHOW AT 8PM*
Joining us tonight on the BIG Metal Detecting show is that delightful chap, from History channels Hoard Hunters – Gary Brun. We will be delving into everything from his early videos, Minelab users forum, UK Detectors Finds Database, Hoard Hunters and much much more. Together with the latest Metal detecting and archaeology news, this promises…
UK Detector Finds Database
I have recently had the UK Detector Finds Database (UKDFD) pointed out to me, so scurried over for a peruse, how I haven’t come across the database previously is beyond me, given the history of the site. The Mission Statement reads: The UK Detector Finds Database (UKDFD) is a hobby-based initiative, which has the…
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THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
BY KIRST D’RAVEN. The Summer Solstice is one of the four ‘quarter-days’ of the year, which modern Witches call the four ‘Lesser Sabbaths’, or the four ‘Low Holidays’. These, along with the four great festivals, the two solstices and the two equinoxes make up the Pagan Celtic year. Correctly speaking, due to the procession to…
The end of the road for Whites Electronics?
It is with regret that we were forwarded some information today concerning White Electronics’s, manufacturers of the Whites Metal detector range. Founded in 1950 when White’s Electronics founder Ken White Sr. released his Oremaster Gieger Counter, a revolutionary device that didn’t require headphones as it detected uranium. Sadly though in the 70th anniversary year of…