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2,200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost mint condition' found in Germany
By Kristina Killgrove published
A rare and unique Celtic coin was discovered in Saxony, Germany, even though the Celts didn't live there.

Decapitator nose ornament: 1,500-year-old gold jewelry depicting a bloodthirsty South American god
By Kristina Killgrove published
The Moche made human sacrifices to their gods, including Ai Apaec, the Decapitator.

'Illegal' metal detectorist found a huge hoard of Roman treasure in Germany — and kept it hidden for 8 years
By Laura Geggel published
A man found a Roman-era hoard in Germany dating to around 2,000 years ago, but he took eight years to tell authorities about it.

Hundreds of ancient gold and silver coins from possible Celtic market found in Czech Republic
By Tom Metcalfe published
Hundreds of gold and silver coins, along with jewelry and other artifacts, have been found in the Czech Republic at what might have been an ancient Celtic market.

Divers recover more than 1,000 gold and silver coins from 1715 'Treasure Fleet' shipwreck in Florida
By Kristina Killgrove published
Salvage work on the 1715 shipwrecks brought over 1,000 coins to the surface this summer.

Eagle brooches: 1,500-year-old pins filled with dazzling gems and glass — and worn by powerful Visigoth women
By Kristina Killgrove published
Visigoth women may have worn eagle-shaped pins as a symbol of power.

'Gold coins started appearing one after another': 1,400-year-old hoard with money and jewelry unearthed near Sea of Galilee
By Laura Geggel published
A metal detectorist discovered a Byzantine era hoard of gold coins and jewelry near the Sea of Galilee.

2,100-year-old skeleton of warrior nicknamed 'Lord of Sakar,' buried in a stunning gold wreath, unearthed in Bulgaria
By Kristina Killgrove published
The second century B.C. burial mound is the richest ever found in Bulgaria.
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