gold
-
Gold and gems quiz: What do you know about sparkly treasures made by nature?Think you know a lot about jewels? Can you make this whole quiz shimmer?
By Kristina Killgrove Published
-
2,200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost mint condition' found in GermanyA rare and unique Celtic coin was discovered in Saxony, Germany, even though the Celts didn't live there.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
2 Comments -
Decapitator nose ornament: 1,500-year-old gold jewelry depicting a bloodthirsty South American godThe Moche made human sacrifices to their gods, including Ai Apaec, the Decapitator.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
-
'Illegal' metal detectorist found a huge hoard of Roman treasure in Germany — and kept it hidden for 8 yearsA 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.
By Laura Geggel Published
15 Comments -
Hundreds of ancient gold and silver coins from possible Celtic market found in Czech RepublicHundreds 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.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
-
Divers recover more than 1,000 gold and silver coins from 1715 'Treasure Fleet' shipwreck in FloridaSalvage work on the 1715 shipwrecks brought over 1,000 coins to the surface this summer.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
2 Comments -
Eagle brooches: 1,500-year-old pins filled with dazzling gems and glass — and worn by powerful Visigoth womenVisigoth women may have worn eagle-shaped pins as a symbol of power.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
-
'Gold coins started appearing one after another': 1,400-year-old hoard with money and jewelry unearthed near Sea of GalileeA metal detectorist discovered a Byzantine era hoard of gold coins and jewelry near the Sea of Galilee.
By Laura Geggel Published
2 Comments -
2,100-year-old skeleton of warrior nicknamed 'Lord of Sakar,' buried in a stunning gold wreath, unearthed in BulgariaThe second century B.C. burial mound is the richest ever found in Bulgaria.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
6 Comments
