Detecting History Podcast

About Detecting History Podcast

Detecting History is a UK podcast about the people who go looking for the past, wherever it may be found. Hosted by Katie MacDoyle and Murray Price, each episode explores metal detecting, mudlarking, bottle hunting, fossil hunting, beachcombing, treasure hunting and historical collecting, uncovering the stories behind the objects and discoveries people make. From Roman coins and medieval artefacts to bottles, fossils, jewellery, shipwreck finds and forgotten objects hidden beneath our feet, we explore the discoveries that connect us with the people who came before us. Katie and murray chats together an with detectorists, mudlarkers, bottle hunters, fossil hunters, archaeologists, historians, collectors and experts from across the community. Expect incredible finds, fascinating history, expert interviews, detecting adventures, archaeological discoveries, responsible collecting and the stories behind the objects we uncover. Because every find has a story. Find us on all socials /detectinghistorychannel 10% off some items at Regton.com using promo code DHPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Katie MacDoyle

Category

history · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Aug 2023

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   FieldFinders APP: AI, LiDAR & Finding New Metal Detecting Permissions with Sebastian | Detecting History

   In this episode of Detecting History, Murray Price is joined by Sebastian from FieldFinders, a new metal detecting platform designed to help detectorists find legal detecting permissions and research the history of the land they are detecting. Sebastian explains how his own struggle to find metal detecting permissions inspired him to create FieldFinders, a permission marketplace where metal detectorists can discover and book fields for detecting. We take a detailed look at the FieldFinders metal detecting research tools, including LiDAR, 3D LiDAR, historical maps, historical records, recorded finds, Roman sites, Viking and Saxon research, battlefields, legends and stories, geology and soil data, and AI-powered field analysis. Murray and Sebastian explore how combining historical research, LiDAR and recorded archaeological finds can help detectorists understand the history of their permissions and identify potentially interesting features such as lost roads, earthworks, settlements and other features that may be difficult to see from the ground. The episode also looks at how FieldFinders brings metal detecting permissions and research tools together in one platform, with Sebastian explaining his plans to expand the platform across Europe and the USA, as well as plans for detecting rallies and detecting holidays. We then choose this month's Listeners' and Viewers' Find of the Month. The shortlisted finds include a medieval papal bull of Pope John XXII, a silver hammered penny from the transition between Edward I and Edward II, and a World War I silver thumbs-up good luck charm. Sebastian chooses the winner of this month's Viewers' Finds competition, with the winning detectorist receiving a year's access to FieldFinders. Finally, Murray puts an ultrasonic cleaner to the test to see how well it can clean metal detecting finds, including coins and a Royal Flying Corps cap badge. It's a particularly visual test, so watch the episode on YouTube to see the ultrasonic cleaner in action. Amazon affiliate link to the ultrasonic cleaner: https://tr.ee/ZuACgF (https://tr.ee/ZuACgF) Whether you're interested in metal detecting permissions, detecting research, LiDAR, historical maps, archaeological finds or new technology for detectorists, this episode is packed with ideas and tools to help you get more from your next detecting permission. FIELD FINDERS Find your next metal detecting permission and explore powerful research tools including LiDAR, historic maps, recorded finds and AI-powered analysis. Website: https://fieldfinders.co.uk/ (https://fieldfinders.co.uk/) iPhone & iPad: Search "FieldFinders" on the App Store 20% OFF: Use code DHFF20 for 20% off FieldFinders membership. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldfinders_app/ (https://www.instagram.com/fieldfinders_app/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594726499320 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594726499320) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metal_detectking (https://www.tiktok.com/@metal_detectking) REGTON METAL DETECTORS Get 10% off selected items at Regton Metal Detectors using our exclusive code: Code: DHPodcast Website: https://www.regton.com/ (https://www.regton.com/) MURRAY PRICE & THE BEARDED BLEEPERS YouTube: Bearded Bleepers https://www.youtube.com/@BeardedBleepersMetalDetecting (https://www.youtube.com/@BeardedBleepersMetalDetecting) Website: https://beardedbleepers.co.uk/ (https://beardedbleepers.co.uk/) Instagram: @beardedbleepers Facebook: @beardedbleepers FOLLOW DETECTING HISTORY YouTube: Detecting History Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DetectingHistoryChannel (https://www.youtube.com/@DetectingHistoryChannel) Instagram: @detectinghistorychannel Facebook: Detecting History Channel TikTok: @detectinghistorychannel Email: detectinghistorychannel@gmail.com (mailto:detectinghistorychannel@gmail.com) SEND US YOUR STORIES AND FINDS!!! WhatsApp 07457 410 889 Detecting History - Home of History Hunting Hit the follow button to get all the new episodes first! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Detecting History Series 4, Episode 1

   Welcome back to the Detecting History Podcast! After a long, hot and very dry summer, we're back and this time Katie isn't going it alone. Welcome to Murray Price from the Bearded Bleepers, our brand-new co-host for Series 4! Katie and Murray kick off a brand-new era of Detecting History with a proper catch-up on what they've been up to over the summer, including museum exhibitions, rallies, BBC Sounds, Treasure Hunting magazine, some incredible finds and, unfortunately for Murray, the invention of "Swinger's Hip"! Katie also talks about getting back out detecting after surgery, her first proper detecting trip, finding one of her farmer's missing drill points and getting to grips with her new XP IconX. Then it's time for the news. The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has had a major website upgrade, and Katie and Murray take a look at the new system, the guidance available to detectorists and some of the questions surrounding how finds submitted through the new website will be reviewed. We also discuss the National Council for Metal Detecting (NCMD) and its work with the All-Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group and Historic England, including the new inquiry looking at organised metal detecting events, club digs and rallies. And then we get into one of the big issues affecting detectorists: metal detecting permissions. What happens when another group approaches a landowner who already has a detectorist on their land? Is there an unwritten code of conduct that detectorists should follow? And could there be a better way for people to work together? Murray also shares his detecting reading recommendations, including Found in the Ground and The Accidental Detectorist. We then have a fantastic treasure find to discuss: Chris Langston's 17th-century memento mori locket, commemorating the execution of Charles I. And that's not all. New feature: Forgotten History Katie launches a brand-new feature exploring lesser-known people, events and objects from history. This week's forgotten story is the extraordinary life of Jeffrey Hudson a man born in 1619 who became part of the household of Queen Henrietta Maria, survived pirates, travelled across Europe, became a soldier, fought a duel and eventually spent years enslaved before returning to England. New feature: The Murray Review Murray also launches his first review segment, taking a look at the Composite Cleaning Pencils field cleaning tool and demonstrating how it can be used to clean archaeological finds. Plus, Murray shares one of his own finds: a James II gun money half crown, made during the Williamite War period. And, of course, we're asking YOU to get involved. Have you found an amazing object? A strange object? Something you can't identify? Have you got a great detecting story — or perhaps a spooky one? Send us your finds, photos, stories and voice notes. 📧 Email: detectinghistorychannel@gmail.com (mailto:detectinghistorychannel@gmail.com) 📱 WhatsApp: 07457 410 889 You can send us a voice note, photograph or short video. Mystery objects are particularly welcome we're going to see how good Katie and Murray really are at identifying them! Whether you're a metal detectorist, bottle digger, fossil hunter, beachcomber, magnet fisher or simply someone who loves uncovering history, we'd love to hear from you. Detecting History for history hunters everywhere. Find Murray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeardedBleepersMetalDetecting (https://www.youtube.com/@BeardedBleepersMetalDetecting) Website: https://beardedbleepers.co.uk/ (https://beardedbleepers.co.uk/) Find Katie Youtube Metal Detecting with Katie UK (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCDYJDmcL7szSmKeLqinWcGw) Follow Detecting History Instagram: @detectinghistorychannel Facebook: Detecting History Channel TikTok: @detectinghistorychannel 10% off some items at Regton Metal Detectors using promo code DHPodcast. Hit the follow button to get all the new episodes first! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   24 May 2026

   Summer Catch-Up: Roman Hoards, New Detectors and the Princes in the Tower

   Katie is back with a solo summer catch-up packed with metal detecting news, history and channel updates. In this episode: a huge well done to the 100th episode giveaway winners and a thank you to Swing and Dig, The Etching Booth, Composite Cleaning Pencil and Regton for their brilliant prize support. If you missed the Kenneth Collard (Tales from the Foreshore) interview, Katie explains exactly why you need to go back and listen to it. Big channel news: The Detectorists on the Detectorists episodes have moved to their own dedicated sister podcast. Search for it on your podcast player and subscribe. From the world of detecting: Brian Dixon and Michael Eakers made the BBC News after finding a Roman hoard in Devon, 97 silver coins and six copper alloy coins spanning more than 200 years of Roman history from Mark Antony to Septimius Severus. And tech fans will want to know all about the brand new XP Icon and Icon X, the lightweight, fully wireless, multi-frequency mid-range detectors from XP. Katie also recommends Treasure Trails (treasuretrails.co.uk) for history lovers who want to explore their local area, shares a TV recommendation in Lucy Worsley Investigates Series 3, and goes deep on one of English history's most haunting mysteries: what really happened to the Princes in the Tower? Plus a shoutout to Gary in Kenya and a personal update from Katie on what the summer break has in store. Watch the full interviews and Katie's dig diaries on YouTube at youtube.com/@detectinghistorychannel | Find Detecting History on Instagram and YouTube at @detectinghistorychannel | Use code DHPodcast at Regton.com for 10% off some items. Hit the follow button to get all the new episodes first! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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YouTube views

145,069

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

30 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

82

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