On a dreary day in October 2023, a pair of metal detectorists gathered at a field in the Netherlands. They’d found a few old coins at the site previously and suspected more finds might turn up. They ...

Dunes built up and sand started to swamp the new track. Two decades later, volunteers with shovels and spades were being put to hard manual labour most days just to keep it open. David Rowbotham ...

Therefore, by employing manual labour, the debris is being taken out using shovels and spades, which is why it is taking time. The Archaeological Survey of India is constantly studying the area ...

You should not plan to bring a large shovel when using your metal detector in public places, as local authorities and property owners generally frown on people digging large holes in parks and yards.