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Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo

Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.

France demands return of crown jewels from Germany

In a stunning historical revelation, France has formally requested the return of precious crown jewels stolen from Paris and discovered in a German lake, unravelling a century-old mystery.

Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins

A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.

£2.49 charity shop find valued at £2,500

A bargain hunter struck gold after discovering valuable jewellery worth thousands in a charity shop purchase. Read this amazing real-life treasure hunt story.

Toddler digs up human skull in family garden sandpit

A family in Cornwall received the shock of their lives when their two-year-old son unearthed a human skull while playing in his sandpit, sparking a major police investigation into the mysterious remains.

£100 lost mail box contains £2,000 treasure trove

A bargain hunter's risky purchase of an unclaimed postal package for just £100 uncovered a life-changing collection of vintage jewellery and luxury watches worth over £2,000 in a real-life treasure hunt story.

Henry VIII's gold pendant found by Brummie cafe owner

A stunning 3.5 million gold pendant connected to Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon has been unearthed by a Birmingham cafe owner, with the British Museum now racing to acquire this priceless Tudor treasure.

£70,000 luxury watch found on UK beach

A routine beach walk turned into a life-changing moment when a sharp-eyed walker spotted a rare Richard Mille watch worth over £70,000 lying in the sand - sparking a remarkable search for its rightful owner.

£25 Charity Shop Find That Transformed My Home

Discover how one woman's £25 charity shop gamble turned into the bargain of a lifetime. This heartwarming UK shopping success story reveals how charity shopping can yield incredible finds that transform your home and lifestyle.

Amazon's £17 Anti-Ageing Serum Wowing Shoppers

Amazon UK shoppers are raving about this affordable vitamin C serum that's delivering dramatic anti-ageing results for just £17. Discover why this beauty bargain is causing a sensation.

£4.50 Amazon gadget transforms daily routines

Discover the budget-friendly Amazon essential that's revolutionising households across the UK. This clever £4.50 find promises to make everyday tasks simpler and more efficient.

300-year-old Spanish coins found on Florida beach

A Florida beachcomber's routine stroll turned into a historic discovery when he unearthed a trove of 18th-century Spanish silver coins, believed to be from a 1715 shipwreck revealed by recent hurricane activity.

Million-pound coin haul found off Florida coast

Divers discover rare Spanish colonial coins worth over £1 million in spectacular underwater find along Florida's famous Treasure Coast, rewriting history one coin at a time.

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