I've been "out of it" for a while. As always, lots going on behind the scenes. I'll be catching up over the next week so so. Here's the first catch up post: ...

History is so much more than abstract theory and politics which, unfortunately, seems to be the primary focus of today's 'progressive' historians. I LOVE his...

Fellow detectorist, preservationist and Virginian, Bill Dancy, has written a comprehensive book about colonial artifacts in Virginia. I have already writte...

I’ve been so busy and it’s been so hot here in Virginia recently, I’ve done very little relic hunting this summer. But I can only go so long missing history ...

And so are my grandsons and their faithful dog, Ringo. Be sure and follow us on Instagram and Facebook! @relicsandbones

I bought this Buck knife for a grandson who's turning 13 next week. His father owns a hunting lodge in Canada. My grandson can skin a bear as well as any man...

“Men used to build and create as much for future generations as for their own needs, so their tools have a special message for us and our time. When you ho...

Relic hunters and metal detectorists continue to contribute to our understanding of history with their stunning recoveries and preservationist efforts. Here'...

The latest issue of American Digger Magazine will be mailed out soon. This issue includes a piece I wrote about the history of the Minié bullet and its impac...

I have a piece coming out in American Digger Magazine later this year which explores the evolution of the Minié ball and its use and consequences during th...