Detectorists: From outcasts to valued assets.

.......They have long been the nerdy outcasts of the world of history and archaeology – often unwanted, or labelled as damaging amateurs who know nothing except the beep of their machines.

....... But now metal detectorists have finally taken their valued place alongside archaeology experts and historians, with a new exhibition at one of the West’s most prestigious museums.

(source: westerndailypress.co.uk)

3 comments:

  1. Love it....and it's about time. Thanks for sharing....

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  2. Yup Dick, very good news, and a very encouraging sign for our hobby.

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  3. I bet the Armchair Archeologist in Poland is spitting feathers

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