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Hoard of 17th-century coins hidden during English Civil War unearthed during kitchen renovation
By Hannah Kate Simon published
During a kitchen renovation, a family in England unexpectedly discovered a hoard of coins that was likely buried for safekeeping during the first English Civil War.
World's thinnest gold leaf, dubbed 'goldene,' is just 1 atom thick
By Victoria Atkinson published
Goldene is the latest 2D material to be made since graphene was first created in 2004.
Largest gold nugget ever found in England unearthed with faulty metal detector
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A metal detectorist has unearthed a gold nugget that is currently up for auction and expected to sell for over $37,000.
1,200-year-old lord's tomb laden with gold unearthed in Panama
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The tomb was likely built for a pre-Hispanic, high-status adult male.
'Completely surreal': Metal detectorist unearths 1,500-year-old gold ring in Denmark
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A metal detectorist unearthed an ornately decorated gold ring in Denmark.
'Beautifully preserved,' 3,000-year-old gold clasp unearthed by metal detectorist in UK
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A metal detectorist discovered the gold treasure in Staffordshire, England.
Ancient Roman necropolis holding more than 60 skeletons and luxury goods discovered in central Italy
By Kristina Killgrove published
A newfound necropolis in central Italy that once sat near an exclusive villa along an ancient road holds the remains of 67 people and their treasures, including gold jewelry.
2 golden tongues symbolizing 'flesh of the gods' unearthed in ancient Egyptian mummies
By Owen Jarus published
The two new finds bring the total number of golden tongues found in ancient Egyptian mummies at Oxyrhynchus to 16.
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