The Search Continues

December 1999 by Staff

Two Men Claim Discovery of Nazi Treasure Train

September 2015

Historians say the existence of the train has never been conclusively proven, but authorities are not passing up this chance at possibly recovering treasures that locals and the government have sought for 70 years.

Detecting the Swiftshore Mine

January 2010
Our group of six met in Foresthill, California, in mid-November. The weather was crisp, but not too cold. We had planned this trip on short notice and were all eager for the adventure ahead.

Melman on Gold & Silver

December 2004
Well, the long-anticipated US election was held the first Tuesday of November. If you were a partisan of the Republican Party, victory was sweet, indeed. If you supported Kerry and his pals, our truest sympathies, for the electoral devastation was complete. Bush won in both the Electoral College and popular vote contests...

Ask the Experts—What is barite used for?

June 2007
Q:  Could you inform me as to what “barite” is used for? Where can I locate a company that mines barite?

Melman on Gold & Silver

January 2017
One area receiving huge attention is the promised ascension of free market concepts associated with Trump versus the government-dominated Keynesian ideas previously advocated by both President Obama and Hillary Clinton.

The Forgotten Specimen—Part I

June 2009
In these types of cases I tend to listen to what my metal detector is telling me. The machine was very quiet, suggesting my initial impressions were right about the ground make up.

The Bawl Mill

February 2000
•  A Perfect Way to Begin 2000...
• A New Way to Fill City Coffers...
• Americans Pay More...
• Mother always told you to wear clean underwear...

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