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19/04/2026

Nature is a treasure too.

Time to play "What Did Ed Dig". Let me know in the comments!
18/04/2026

Time to play "What Did Ed Dig". Let me know in the comments!

Absolutely blessed to live in New England and have the desire to search for lost history. The location I dubbed "The But...
18/04/2026

Absolutely blessed to live in New England and have the desire to search for lost history. The location I dubbed "The Button Field" paid off yet again... and so didn't mother nature!

Only in New England can you have summer, fall, winter and spring all in the same month. 🤦
17/04/2026

Only in New England can you have summer, fall, winter and spring all in the same month. 🤦

This is a traditional Chinese cash coin, recognized by its round shape and square center hole, which allowed coins to be...
16/04/2026

This is a traditional Chinese cash coin, recognized by its round shape and square center hole, which allowed coins to be strung together for everyday use. Cast in bronze or brass rather than struck like modern coins, these circulated widely throughout imperial China. The characters around the center typically identify the ruling emperor and include “Tongbao,” meaning circulating treasure. This example likely dates to the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China, which ruled from 1644 to 1912 before the fall of the monarchy. Finding one in the United States is not unusual, as coins like this were often brought over by Chinese immigrants during the 19th century, especially during events like the California Gold Rush, and were sometimes kept as lucky charms or carried for personal use rather than spent as currency. While common today, these coins carry real historical significance, having once played a vital role in everyday trade for generations.

The Indian Head cent does not actually depict a Native American. The portrait was designed by James Barton Longacre, who...
16/04/2026

The Indian Head cent does not actually depict a Native American. The portrait was designed by James Barton Longacre, who used the classical image of Lady Liberty and placed a feathered headdress on her head. At the time, this blend of European imagery and Native symbolism was meant to create a uniquely American identity, but today it stands as a revealing example of how 19th century America interpreted its cultural icons rather than offering a true representation of Indigenous people.

14/04/2026

Throwback to our trip to Maine which almost ended before it began. Yes, Jim felt terrible. Yes, I have scars to this day. Yes, DD replaced our order and yes, we made it to Maine and still had a great weekend searching for lost treasures together.

You can see the full video of the weekend adventure here: https://youtu.be/XyolJ0tm8mo?si=wl63ec5bKkt5Olic

It’s amazing to me how many buttons we discover along the way. Not all are valuable, but each has its own story.
13/04/2026

It’s amazing to me how many buttons we discover along the way. Not all are valuable, but each has its own story.

Found while metal detecting, this spinner I found comes from an old “put and take” game, a simple game of chance that ha...
13/04/2026

Found while metal detecting, this spinner I found comes from an old “put and take” game, a simple game of chance that has been enjoyed for centuries in different forms, dating back to at least the 1600s. It was especially popular in the 1800s and early 1900s across Europe and the United States, where families and friends would gather around and let a small spinner decide fate, adding or taking coins or tokens from a shared pot. Markings like T1 for take one and AP for all put kept the game easy to follow, turning every spin into a moment of suspense, laughter and even anger. It’s a reminder of a time when entertainment didn’t come from screens or technology, but from simple objects like this game piece.

Lead toy soldiers took on new meaning during and after WW1, reflecting the harsh realities of modern warfare. No longer ...
13/04/2026

Lead toy soldiers took on new meaning during and after WW1, reflecting the harsh realities of modern warfare. No longer just bright uniforms and marching lines, many were modeled after real infantrymen in helmets, trenches, and battle gear seen across Europe. Some even served as propaganda or morale pieces, helping connect civilians, especially children, to the war effort. After the war, these small figures remained as lasting reminders of a conflict that reshaped warfare, capturing the shift from traditional combat to the industrial battles of the twentieth century.

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