I've NEVER Seen Anything Like This Metal Detecting

[@Jin88866]

I've been watching your videos since at least 3 years ago and I've always wanted to invite you to my place in Italy but I never thought you'd ever consider making videos in Europe. My home was built in the 1400s and has lots of land around it. up to 25 farmers used to live and work there. I'm now in Japan for work but I always go back there as my parents still live that house. We've owned it since 1972 when metal detectors were't a thing, so it's never been searched.

[@The_Bookman]

Such a dream mash-up. We have been fans of yourself and Chill Bill for about the same length of time. You both are excellent KZbinrs and high quality human beings. Absolutely marvellous to see your very different worlds smooshed together.

[@BillGuyHawaii]

Thank you so much for the great show. You are the best.

[@kingslawn]

Your passion for history and bills knowledge of the area and finds are truly made for each other. Thank you for this amazing series.

[@rockreader4298]

Good for you, Brad and good of Chill Bill to take you Adventuring. I laughed when he said, "Don't fall in", you laughed too, until you looked down the well, that is. The landowner needs to cover it with a heavy grate at least, to protect the woodland creatures. ( : Congrats on your oldest coin find, Brad.

[@aurinslady7119]

I LOVE watching this series! The excitement and joy in your face is such fun to watch, like a kid in his first candy store. Not making fun, I'd be the same or worse. Since I doubt I'll ever travel to Europe, I'll live vicariously through this trip with you and Chill Bill. 😊

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Brad, the best way to learn French is to chat to the locals, you learn way more than you would other ways. I adore France, I have actually been to France 3 times twice of which was to go to the famous 24 Heure Le Mans car race which is absolutely fantastic to see. Congratulation's on day 2's find, they are awesome especially the ring and the thimble and of course the Demi Franc. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Love seeing you two together having the time of your lives! Good luck finding treasure!

[@jeffbonadurer3147]

When you showed the standing home I first thought of the three little pigs story. Straw, sticks and brick. I guess because of the thick walls of brick and it was still standing and then Bill starts talking about the wild boar in that area. Weird coincidence. The fireplace hearth was awesome! Nice finds. Bill is a character. Seems fun and genuine. He is also knowledgeable. Great trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@markaleptic]

Your vids are sustaining me. My detector was stolen out of my truck 3 months ago..heartbreaking! I'll eventually afford a replacement, but untill then, I thank you for your continued inspiration mr brad!! France has to be a dream come true! Living in oregon I'm often jealous of the east coasts length of history, I imagine France to be that same kind of feeling on a much larger and longer scale.

[@brandonlasalle5743]

As a detectorist I hope you get a new machine soon with the blessings of the metal detecting gods when you finally get something new you're sure to find a beautiful find that's how the world works

[@markaleptic]

@@brandonlasalle5743 thanks for the encouraging words! Yes karma is real!! I'll get a new machine eventually, one of those items you gotta save up for! Thiefs suck!

[@brandonlasalle5743]

Yes they do

[@cutestkittensanimalrescuep8531]

😭

[@patriciashelton6644]

I watch Garden Answer on KZbin, she is in Ontario Oregon. Beautiful country

[@hoardershaven4822]

I love what you do and the class of how you do it. It is awesome that to go on these adventures with you! To skip over the big pond and go back to the links of history you are sharing, I feel your excitement and AWE of it all. I can't wait for day 3. I hope this adventure was even more then you imagined!

[@degenerati]

I lived in France as a kid, and on the weekends my Grandfather would take us to the country to pick hazelnuts. Often he would pick a spot with nearby ruins. I don't know how many half destroyed, medieval tower's I've explored, but I know it's a lot. I'm so grateful for those experiences !

[@leeroyholloway4277]

What a delightful adventure, Brad. Thank you for sharing. Quality production as always.

[@kellyhawes8901]

Cannot imagine how they dug that well so deep! It's good to see you having a great time with the Chillmeister, hopefully he will take you to the Roman road!

[@memorylaine]

That's what I was wondering like what did they hang people upside down and have them dig down in there or just how did they manage that back in those days.

[@johnmorgenthaler3611]

The way they were dug first the bricks are layered up to build about a four foot tall section of the well casing. Then from inside the casing You dig And hand out the dirt,you dig under the brick and slowly the casing lowers. The digger is protected from cave in and helpers at the top haul the dirt out .All the brick work is done at the top as the whole cylinder slides down the hole until you hit water. It’s truely simple But also amazing

[@jillybean9329]

I'm in absolute awe...the well ... that chimney!!! ❤ The relics!!!!🤩

[@nebbindog6126]

That's making some great memories. Really like seeing the ruins.

[@wendyhenschel.]

It is absolutely amazing in how small the homes were back in the day. First time i stepped into an old stone home from the early days i could not believes whole families lived in that small a space. We do still have some early homes intact here in Mass and owned by the historical society. I love visiting historical sites and getting a peak into the great past of eons ago. Love the finds and am jealous of you being overseas seeing all these great sites. Chill Bill and his wife are excellent kind hosts and awesome tour guides!

[@memorylaine]

Once again thank you, I truly enjoyed this video. That's an experience of a lifetime in itself but having Chill Bill along. Enjoy his smile and his quips. Great coin! Like you I thought it was cool to seem that much of a home standing thank you for sharing this beautiful scenery and this beautiful trip. See you next week.

[@sjldfilms5126]

This is the stuff of dreams for me. You are so lucky and deserving of this adventure. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@paulapridy6804]

Chill Bill!! I am so glad to see him healthy enough to be traveling to France. And so very cool to see him with you! What a surprise.

[@sourcreamking]

Been looking forward to this episode :) You did not disappoint! Glad you're having a good time in France, you would have absolutely LOVED the Norwegian stave churches...

[@marnaehrech1223]

Hi Brad! You fell off my feed for months! So exciting to see you in France!! Best wishes from here in the Champlain Valley!

[@maryhudson6137]

The expression on your face is priceless! And it’s there all the time!!😊

[@sherrystuer1884]

I absolutely loved this video. The scenery was amazing. Loved all the old homes and wells covered with the ivy! What a trip of a lifetime!

[@Get7Out7ofthe7Boat]

Man, gotta love the Lord. Glad you got to "Live Your Dream" with Chill Bill. That's a very nice day out in France. Really cool you got a nice Silver Coin. Were ALL cheesing for you Brad !

[@noradaniels8802]

Awesome that you hooked up with Chill Bill. Enjoy your time over the pond.

[@jeneaneherzog4626]

You AND Chill Bill?! In the same video?! 20 MINUTES?! I am so stoked!!!😃💕💕💕

[@c.s.7266]

It's so cool having Chill Bill join you in the states!

[@GMMD]

This video was in France 🤷‍♂️

[@laurelreinhardt5076]

Brad you look happy! I know I would be! Keep having 😊

[@garynorton4647]

I am not personally into metal detecting, but I really enjoy your videos. You were advertising XP metal detector and I am so glad you are doing this. I felt for a long time your followers were wondering about what you use, so I am very glad you have decided to advertise what you believe in. You work hard on your videos from video to music. Don't feel bad about advertising, as you are really helping many that watch your videos. There was an 8 year old boy that lived with us. He had an I.Q. of 52. I would say curiosity killed the cat. He would say, "I know curiosity killed the cat, but what killed the cat?" Sometimes Brad, your viewers want more knowledge about your equipment than you have been willing to share. Glad you are sharing.

[@mikewatts3615]

That great ,thanks for sharing, I have a feeling you will be going back there

[@sandyrick57]

I loved watching you and Chill Bill! I am so glad you found so many neat things. I think Bill is a wonderful man and so hilarious!! I am watching his channel too. I hope your family got to travel with you. Many blessings and big hugs.

[@bryantgravley7860]

How awesome, I can't get enough of your videos, but I believe this one tops them all. Keep digging Brad

[@OG_Bearcat]

The one thing that is truly disheartening about your videos is that they always come to an end. I’m sincerely happy for you to have this France experience!

[@terryt.1643]

Has it only been a year ago? Wow, time flies. Loved this trip, amazing how different things are between there and here. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@dingerbelly]

You and chill Bill. What a pair. You should pair up with Terra Germania some day. Great video!!

[@terrygreennway9655]

Love see you guys together Brad. I will be carrying my new Deus 2 out today after updating. Keep up the great videos. Terry Greenway (Columbia Tennessee)

[@TeamTheYoungandTheRestofUs]

Chill Bills description of the wild boars is dead accurate to the States. Especially here in Florida, they will come through and literally "bulldoze" or root -up an entire homes yard or 40' sq patch of forest.

[@dawnthemetaldetective3083]

Texas has so much open land but they decided they would come into are neighborhood and destroyed multiple yards.

[@gregnz1]

MMM Bacon.

[@malcontender6319]

@@gregnz1 *parasite riddled bacon*

[@ChickenJoe24]

Born and raised in Florida I can second this.

[@paulabonin3637]

@@gregnz1 absolutely all you want here in NE Texas. My husband shoots them off of our deck. We have a freezer full of deer and young hogs. I really need another freezer.

[@NathanielOutdoorAdventures]

It is great XP is helping you out. Well deserved. Another nice mix of finds on your adventure and yes those Boar can be huge and scary.

[@AStitchTooFar]

You probably figured this out at the time, but that coin has the face of 'good old' emperor Napoleon Bonaparte on it. Minted about 6 years before his first banishment. I'm so glad you got to go on this trip, hope you get more opportunities to dig around outside of Vermont :)

[@paulabonin3637]

My brother-in-law found a gold Napoleon coin detecting at old slave quarters right outside of Baton Rouge Louisiana about 2 decades ago. It was under the house, probably fell through the floorboards which were only filled with saw dust. Beautiful condition, like it had never been used.

[@ronsdigginthemidwest5502]

I can’t wait to see the rest of the trip! So glad for you this was as awesome as this clearly was. Stay cool Brad!

[@brucemiller607]

Such a fun ride, just had to watch it again. Two really fun fellows having fun in the dirt.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Such great finds Brad. You have a very artistic eye. I love the sprinkling of flora shots in your vids. The feather hanging on the grass was nice. Good eye.

[@stormygcannon1229]

,So happy you're having fun and learning of History of France. Traveling to places other than normal surroundings helps one to want to learn more

[@barrystepniak5147]

Brad you must be living a charmed life. Please keep sharing your adventures. I look forward to them every week. Keep it safe.

[@Osmiculture]

Having no idea as to what sort of silver has been coming up for Chill Bill, I have to say that - at least in my French neck of the woods - Napoleon I coins are rather rare, Napoleon III silver much less. So for me, that silver really is a great find Brad.

[@ChillBill1]

I've only found 1 Napoleon silver in 10 years! That 1/2 France was epic!

[@Osmiculture]

@@ChillBill1 My best was a pretty mint 1809 2 Lira (when he was crowned in Italy) in pasture, but all have been pretty thin 50 cents with a crown and a big N on the obverse.

[@thorstenrusch8652]

Well, the reason why this brickstone wall at the beginning was so thick is, there is normaly a gap in the middle of the wall going all the way through the wall. When the sun hits the outer wall the air in the gap is heating up, moving around and isolates the inner wall. Kepps the house warm and cozy in winter times and cool in the summer. We here in Germany used to build houses like this until the 1950.

[@craziedigging4590]

Love the old houses and we'll. Just beautiful. Great Silver Coin. All the Relics you've found so far looking forward to your next video. Here's hoping you find that Hammered Coin. Take Care

[@Sodonewithchaos]

So glad n jealous you are experiencing such history, Chill Bill and of course..France! Bonne Chance 👍

[@nosillalaluna7078]

Have always enjoyed your photography of the natural beauty around you. Always facinating and informative! 👍😁✌️

[@donreed417]

Wow. What a detectorists paradise. Great video from 2 of my favorites

[@elizabethharttley4073]

What a treat to see you detecting with CB! He and Sifi are fun to watch too.

[@azizbekov6009]

Welcome to France Brad ! Hope you'll share more detecting videos from my country.

[@Wildflower-xe8sn]

My sister has an old home in the south of France, so cool to explore, many ruins. People have inhabited France since Neanderthal times. So much history

[@kathylincoln8917]

What a wonderful experience! As always enjoyed the video. Chill Bill is amazing. He even has a cooking channel.. where does he find the time? Looking forward to next week

[@danielnash3009]

Another great video with you and Bill. Thanks for sharing

[@OutdoorDon]

This is great. My two favorite metal heads on one video. Never miss a video of either one.

[@daleneff89]

Wow. What a grand trip this is. Thank you.

[@debmc2291]

I can't imagine being in France and being able to metal detect there. Watching your adventures is the next best thing.

[@AimeeAimee444]

I was in the south of France and decided to go foraging for relics not far from a Chateau I was helping restore. Found some old pieces of bone ware with French markings but didn’t have a metal detector. I’ve always been fascinated with history and what below the surface. Absolute dream to have an opportunity like that.

[@williamheden6794]

What an awesome adventure. Thank you from Ohio.

[@rondathiesen9317]

Oh wow Brad! Cool! The home was beautiful! To bad you didnt go in n show its insides!! Very cool! I just love ChillBill! Sweet gentleman! T4S!👍😘

[@shelliewerner5624]

I love watching and listening to you...you are so passionate for the past and finding treasures...keep up the great videos!!!

[@jjstewart4341]

I love how chill bill unwittingly cosplayed perfectly as the Underminer from the Incredibles

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY ! Good morning Brad and thumbs UP !!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Very Nice Brad! To Bad the weather wasn't Nicer! Great Find! Cheers JJ

[@EZDiggin]

What a beautiful place to spend the day Brad. That was one deep well. Some nice finds on the day. That thimble is a beauty. Happy hunting and be well

[@AndrexT]

Great fun with Chill Bill. That would be a great well to drop a magnet down or even a GoPro. Whatever was dropped down there would never have been retrieved.

[@rogerdempsey7227]

I feel the same way Brad Awesome adventure I've got to see some stuff I haven't seen for a long time thank you for the adventure for the adventure until chill bill I'll watch him on his channel when I get there after watching you're watching you take care have a great adventure

[@thisoldnurse1521]

I have followed Chill Bill for a couple of years as well as Simon and Nick and the other Mudlarkers on the Thames. Bill is a neat guy very funny

[@Carolbearce]

This adventure in France is so much fun to watch.

[@wayneaugustine517]

Thanks for sharing the fun!

[@bells1054]

That was amazing!! Thank you for taking us along.

[@computergrant1]

OMG, how did I miss this! The 18th century house!!! I would have been speechless to be standing there, inside where a family once lived over 300 years ago!!! I am so fascinated with history, and I must visit over there!!!

[@babyrazor6887]

I do detecting in PA, just in the last 10 years I've see 14 abandoned houses from the 1700's torn down for redevelopment. The last was around the corner from me, built in 1734, torn down and a Super Wawa stands on the spot. All and every permission requests went unanswered for any of those properties.

[@lizbrown7232]

Very sad.

[@old5andimer713]

18th century Farm Houses in Vermont ... Hmmm ? As a youngster, living in coastal NE Massachusetts, my grandmother's home was an 1710 Saltbox, mostly original woodwork, Gun stock corners, large raised paneled wainscotting throughout, hand-hewn beams in ceilings, and stairs as steep and narrow as a ladder against a wall .. There are still many 18th century examples in Cape Ann along the North Shore ... But, in Vermont, I honestly can't think of one surviving example .. Being in France, with Chill Bill has to be an adventure of a life time Brad .. Thanks for sharing and Good Luck in the hunt.

[@tincuptimmetaldetecting9259]

Great locations Brad and hooking up with Chill Bill is awesome. Congrats on the silver and relics! Very cool. All the best!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

You are truly BLESSED! It's awesome the Chill Bill opened his arms and welcomed you to come and play in his dirt. LOL... Everything that's happening proves the God is answering our prayers. You are so worthy to receive these awesome blessings... I can't hardly wait to see the many ways God will be blessing Bill and his wife for being willing to bless you the awesome way that they are... We will keep on praying that God will continue to bless you and your family in outstanding ways.... Much love and prayers... BBE...

[@BrianOakesHaitiHunter]

My son lives in the south of France. I'll have to take my MD the next time I go! Have been watching both of you for several years now.

[@davidwhite9045]

Wow very cool finds Brad . You and Chill Bill are amazing treasure hunters love both y’all videos

[@patmurphy389]

That buckle you found you thought was a shoe buckle, it may have been a hat buckle, I can remember many paintings of them having those on their hats. Thank you for the video!

[@gregross2371]

Hi Brad I am really enjoying this series of videos I have been watching both you and chill Bill for years now. And seeing your genuine excitement has been making me smile. Living here in Australia with a little over 230 years of colonial settlement the history in the ground in Europe blows my mind .stay safe and well mate 👍

[@jefffogle915]

Already watch chill bill.. Been a fan of his and your channels for about 2 years.. Thanks for the entertainment

[@michaelolsen2348]

I love the English Ivy. I'm actually growing some and training it along my fence. Very invasive.....but beautiful. That area you were in was amazing. I'd search every square inch of that.

[@BB-kr1pq]

Hey Brad! Wow... hunting in France. That's way cool. I think that biggest ring you found might be the frame of a yarn or thread button. Best of luck on your future hunts there. :-) Brad

[@dirtdiggindawg310]

Hey Brad hope you are enjoying this outing in France we certainly are . Im thinking those brass rings may be Byzantine button frames . They were like a needlepoint button made for sweaters and such .

[@kathybrandt6060]

I am so so jealous. I only spent six hours in France because the connections from Switzerland to New York got screwed up. The de Gaulle airport when I was there had one really nice restaurant. So if you’re stuck in the airport ask some staff and I’ll tell you where it is. You didn’t bring Eddie with you? I’m going to go hunt down your first video from France. Thanks again for taking us along with you, Kathy

[@insolentstickleback3266]

You put out fantastic content GMMD! Thanks for the adventure.

[@kinskifilms]

You've got serious jet-lag eyes, mate! Loving this adventure. Keep em coming! That half Franc is gorgeous

[@jeffriedel2587]

thanks for taking us to France Brad

[@richardthomas1743]

Oh man that Silver coin was a great find. Very nice video 👍

[@saintsefo4763]

Hi, Brad. Thoroughly enjoyed this video content.. the forest, farmhouse ruins, the well. Nice buckle & thimble finds. I was so pleased when you found the rare silver Demi Franc.. even more so when Chill Bill stated in a comment here that he had only ever found 1 silver in 10 years. Stay healthy and safe 👍🏽 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ P.S. Thanks for your reply to my query about not having the demi franc any longer 😊

[@jeremyo8233]

WOW! What an amazing place and amazing finds! Love watching! Keep it up!

[@olladypaddlin8891]

Nice to see you having such a lovely time. You looked very happy having a really cool adventure 😀

[@BoldLion]

Congrats! Amazing finds!

[@janas7088]

Nice buckle Brad. Awesome silver Franc.

[@pezozpezoz]

That smile. Enjoy the change

[@todd7619]

So envious and happy for you, it's an amazing experience to have 😊👍

[@roy8460]

Enjoyed watching your video and you finding that 1806 Silver Piece.

[@deepbludude4697]

Nice guys, I used to live on Ascension island ruins from the 1800s so much iron (volcanic) in the ground metal detectors at the time didnt work but amazing finds just knocking about.

[@GilbertNichols]

Congrats on your finds, especially the silver. Has anyone ever considered magnet fishing the well?

[@AimeeAimee444]

Yes! Could you imagine? Perfect place, UK, to find beautiful coins and military buttons.