East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed
Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.
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Lost Florentine Diamond: Century-Old Mystery Unsolved
One of history's most magnificent diamonds - the 137-carat Florentine - disappeared without trace nearly a century ago. This is the story of the Medici treasure that captivated empires and vanished into thin air.
Couple unearth Tudor gold coin hoard while gardening
An ordinary gardening session transforms into historical treasure hunt as couple discovers stunning collection of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I gold coins buried for centuries.
Couple find rare 18th century treasure under carpet
A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
£1 junk shop vase valued at £30,000 on Antiques Roadshow
A seemingly ordinary vase bought for just £1 in a Welsh junk shop turned out to be a priceless 18th-century Chinese treasure, stunning Antiques Roadshow experts with its £30,000 valuation.
£2 charity shop vase worth thousands as rare Chinese artefact
A man's £2 charity shop purchase turned into the find of a lifetime when experts identified it as a valuable 18th-century Chinese vase, set to fetch thousands at auction.
Medieval cauldron filled with silver coins found in Sweden
Archaeologists make extraordinary discovery of 15th-century bronze cauldron containing 170 silver coins in Swedish woodland, revealing fascinating medieval trade secrets.
Medieval coin treasure found by angler in Swedish lake
A Swedish angler's routine fishing trip yielded an extraordinary archaeological find - a medieval cauldron filled with centuries-old coins, rewriting local history.
Antiques Roadshow expert emotional over father's dying wish
In a heart-wrenching Antiques Roadshow episode, specialist John Sandon becomes emotional while revealing the incredible story behind his late father's dying wish and a precious collection of Worcester porcelain.
Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
Antiques Roadshow ring exposed as worthless glass
A stunning colour-changing ring that captivated Antiques Roadshow experts was revealed to be nothing more than 'dirty glass' in a shocking valuation reversal that left its owner devastated.
Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested
Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'
Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards
A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.
Louvre Museum Robbed: Priceless Jewels Stolen in Paris Heist
Daring thieves steal priceless 19th-century jewels from Louvre museum in Paris, leaving French authorities baffled in sophisticated overnight robbery.
Nazi gold hunters claim breakthrough in £200m treasure hunt
Treasure hunters claim they've made a monumental discovery in their quest for legendary Nazi gold, uncovering significant evidence at the site of a former SS officer's palace and brothel.
Royal pearl tiara sells for £189,000 at auction
A magnificent pearl and diamond tiara worn by generations of aristocratic women at royal occasions fetches nearly £200,000 at auction, marking a significant moment in British jewellery history.
Louvre forklift driver destroys €1M antique vase
Exclusive CCTV shows a forklift operator deliberately smashing a priceless 17th-century Chinese vase at the Louvre Museum in Paris, causing €1 million in damages.
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.
Louvre Director Admits Security Failures After Armour Heist
Paris museum chief confesses to catastrophic security lapses after thieves steal 17th-century gold-encrusted armour in brazen overnight heist worth millions.
Charity shop £1.50 cups worth £1,000 in shock find
A bargain hunter's £1.50 charity shop purchase revealed itself to be a valuable piece of vintage Royal Doulton worth nearly £1,000 at auction.
Heinz delivers golden bean canisters to 3 UK households
Heinz has launched an extraordinary treasure hunt, delivering exclusive golden canisters to three lucky households across Britain in their most ambitious baked beans campaign yet.
Antiques Roadshow guest's double shock and BBC apology
A remarkable moment unfolded on Antiques Roadshow when a guest received double valuation shock and offered emotional apology to BBC crew, creating unforgettable television.
£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.
Rare pocket watch stuns Antiques Roadshow experts in Bradford
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses extraordinary scenes as a 19th-century gold pocket watch receives staggering valuation, leaving the Bradford crowd in disbelief during filming at Lister Park.
Cracked loft vase revealed as £100k Ming treasure
A seemingly worthless cracked vase discovered in a British family's loft turns out to be a rare 15th-century Ming Dynasty treasure, set to fetch up to £100,000 at auction.
Bronze Age Gold Treasure Unearthed in Scottish Borders
A spectacular Bronze Age gold treasure has been discovered by a metal detectorist in the Scottish Borders, offering remarkable insights into Scotland's ancient past.
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