Interesting read on the discovery and study of a very old human settlement in the UAE.

http://io9.com/5745328/ancient-humans-m ... we-thought

I need to start shopping in Dorchester.

That is fantastic! I'd love to help out on something like this. How do you find out about these things, and then go about volunteering to help?

liz wrote:Am I the only one thinking...detecting in a nature reserve.....???

I was thinking the same thing. Wonder if that's why the article states the teenager was "testing out" the new metal detector...

Absolutely brilliant issue! What a fantastic way to start the new year. Thanks to all involved for putting it all together!

A town in Wisconsin apparently forgot where they buried their time capsule when they had to relocate it years ago. Using a "metal-detection device" to look for the capsule. I wonder what kind of a signal a can of New Coke in a PVC pipe would give? :g43: For the article, http://www.startrib...

Thanks! I know it was a longer read than most forum posts, but I enjoy discussing books I've read. Just starting to get my hands on books related to the hobby, so I'll put up more reviews as I read them.

Apologies if this isn't in the right forum category -- admins, please relocate if necessary! Also, I tend to get long-winded when I get into my writing -- fair warning that you'll need a few pints to make it through this post. :g9: -------------------- When this book landed on my doorstep, I had nev...

Fantastic issue -- well done to all involved!

Thanks for putting together such a great newsletter (and it's even free!).

Very well done! I came across another article on this earlier today:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-yo ... e-11810487

...i have been looking for a book that went missing from my collection, :g48: I helped the author with the Roman and Bronze age sections in the book and it has a few of my finds illustrated in, i saw this one on ebay but was to late although i have mailed the seller, if i cant get one online i will...

Brilliant! Perfect timing, too... was just getting ready to settle in for a night of Christmas shopping online.

Oi! That is absolutely fantastic! Well done to the lad!

Cheers, mate!

That is fantastic -- can't imagine the reaction when it was pulled from the ground...

Is there a photo of this anywhere?