Treasure Hunter Makes MIND BLOWING Discovery with Metal Detector

[@GMMD]

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[@BalladofJanine]

Totally a adrenaline rush when you do find a whole arrow head, I found one made by the Freemont Indians in a dried up river bed walking along side of it. Good luck with your treasure hunting!

[@timothymilam732]

Brad, you may find this article very interesting. I'm somewhat of a history buff, and have a liking for channels like your's. If I see something on anything that peaks my curiosity, then I will see what else I can learn about whatever that maybe on the subject. This is just a portion of what I discovered about the rings you, and the various ways they were dispersed during the time period you spoke of. Hope this is of interest to you, and you may have already read through it yourself. Enjoy if you haven't, and no harm if you have. The title, and author of the article below So-called Jesuit Rings: French Fanaticism, Native American Trade, and Spanish Treasure April 16, 2020 by John Bryan, Attorney at Law

[@waso122463]

A descendent in my family goes back in Pennsylvania history as English traders along the Monongahela river valley and along the Allegheny river going north to Kittanning. We used to go three to four times a year, I doubt people could find as much as we did. What a day!

[@jlamont2367]

@@timothymilam732 Very interesting! Just started reading the article and will definitely go back to finish!

[@waso122463]

@Edwin Rodriguez No, you get a life. Just go away.

[@Unterrifieddragoncat]

Your respect and reverence for the things you find and places you search is what brings me back to your channel. Good work 😁

[@kennysherrill6542]

Very interesting, as an American Indian I've been told many stories from my Grandparents about the old life. That was a plowed field and more than likely where they once danced, those were not arrow points, the holes were to string them together because they as jewelry and noise makers were part of the dance and celebrations. Nice finds Brad, many places like that out here in the west if you know what your looking at. 👍👍👍👍👍❤🇺🇸

[@michellerichardson3907]

I'm native to they where jingles for dancing rewrite history in God we steal and kill not in God we trust

[@Laura-Kitty]

Thank you for clearing that up, I didn't think they were arrow points either, because they are missing the piece where they would be attached to the shaft to hold them in place with sinew. I didn't say anything, as I don't have the historic info like you do. They do indeed look like "bangles" to be worn as jewelry, as you pointed out.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much for sharing your ancestral knowledge and stories, Kenny! Perhaps the people living in the west purposed them differently, but I've come across many academic papers online that describe the brass, triangle objects found in this video as arrowheads. One with nice photos showing the difference in hole placements between arrowheads and bangles/tinklers can be seen here (pages 37 & 46): www.rla.unc.edu/publications/pdf/resrep37/Chap2.pdf There is also a very nice excavated example of a kettle point still affixed to the wooden arrow shaft on the Smithsonian page here, after clicking the orange "right" tab twice. The purpose of the centered hole is made more clear: americanindian.si.edu/nk360/manhattan/journey-of-trade/journey-of-trade.cshtml#kettle

[@drooknight5454]

@@michellerichardson3907 You think the natives were dancing and sniffing wild flowers the whole time? Humans are selfish no matter their race or tribe.

[@davevierthaler8521]

Your explanation of the point make more sense . A brass point would not b very strong.

[@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677]

IHS is "In Hoc Signo" which means "Under this sign" part of the phrase "In hoc signo vinces" or "Under this sign you will conquer."

[@hpharridan]

i used to work for an archeologist here in new mexico......i learned to spot flake scatter, the bits which were chipped off when the point was made. i look for a comfortable hilltop, or a place where i would like to sit and read or whatnot, and like as not i find flake scatter. easy to do in the desert, or any open place. once you learn to spot even pieces of points it gets easy to spot whole ones. after he taught me how to spot a point i pulled one out from his shoe......it was a rare point, around 8,000 yrs old, and it is recorded in the state register. it takes a bit of education to date a point, but it's worth pursuing when you find one. love your wonderfully educationalb videos!!

[@thomastrain7311]

That must have been an incredibly fun way of learning! I haven't spent much time hunting artifacts but a few years ago I found two perfect points about 5 to 7 inches long under a huge maple tree behind my house. The land has been farmed for years and the headwaters of a creek start on the property. Several springs are nearby the old maple and I've always imagined that natives would have sought out such a place to live. Later i was talking to a neighbor and he showed me his discoveries and I was blown away. Stone carved snakes, all sorts of stone tools etc. So what you are saying is absolutely right. They sought out places to live just like we do now. All along the holston river is very rich with native history here in Virginia and into Tennessee

[@villasofkamalii7509]

So you get the point lol

[@thomastrain7311]

@@villasofkamalii7509 lol yeah. Id love to visit your part of the country such a different landscape. Spent time in white sands a few years ago but didn't get to explore much, was there training for deployment .

[@hpharridan]

@@thomastrain7311 sounds wonderful! it's nice to hear one's theories validated.....in theory. (smile) i really don't know much about american archeology, (my heart is in Egypt) however i think that if one found a point that long around here Certain People might become Very Excited. you have excellent universities where you are, however if you ever get out this way between May and October check out the Museum of Archeology and Material Culture at Turquoise Trail Campground. it is most excellent, created by the archeologist i once knew. i don't know why the term "Clovis Piont" is rattling around in my fractured brain but i thought i would throw it out there. peace be with you........

[@bambi2718]

Your enthusiasm is absolutely palpable! So glad you had fun!!

[@dayletaylor1313]

Amazing finds. That Jesuit ring is awesome

[@jlamont2367]

Wow! The Jesuit ring blew me away. What a find!

[@thomastrain7311]

Truly once in a lifetime find.

[@glennaw1547]

A once in a lifetime day with all of these very special finds. This could not have happened to someone more deserving. Congratulations Brad.

[@matthewhixson3735]

One of your best digs ever Brad. So excited for you. I wish this nation would cherish those that came before us as well as the history our ancestors brought here. Tear it down and build new over and over.

[@TK_in_KY]

I am so happy for you Brad!!! Thank you Brads friend for sharing the history and the treasures! See you on the next hunt! 💞T

[@johngmcd3]

I've spent years hunting native American art affects. love finding them and taking time to think about where and why the art affects are where they are. One I found on top of a flat rock above a small stream. Just thinking that that spear point had been exposed in that spot for a 1,000 of more years, still blows my mind.

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

WONDERFUL video! That was truly amazing. I am an amateur flint/obsidian knapper, and it was great to see those discards (called 'debitage,' btw)-- they looked for the most part like the outer layer of a core, pieces struck off with a bit of cortex on them to get to the good stuff underneath. Core pieces have a particular shape, and every now and then out here in the Southwest I've found them lying where they were struck off a millenia or three ago. Those kettle-brass points were amazing; I've seen them in a museum, but to actually watch them come out of the ground was a joy! And the ring was amazing too. But my favorite find of the whole video had to be your 'tinkler,' because when members of our local tribes (Tohono O'odham, Apache, San Carlos, etc.) dance at their festivals, they still have those decorating their beautiful garments, and I know exactly what that little thing you held in your hand would sound like.

[@beyondborders9159]

You must be at an Iroquois site. The chert you found is from spalling a large piece to get a workable piece.That's a madison point. The bow and arrow came into service 1000 years ago. Before the bow and arrow was atlatl a dart thrower that used projectile points. The native made pipes were of soft stone like steatite, catlinite

[@juliannegallo6816]

Wow! Such an awesome find. Truly precious treasure

[@donaldjohnson4019]

Lifetime's Best Finds You can never Forget , Congrads Brad Martin.

[@jimbrasseur6600]

Congratulations, Brad! I’ve been watching you for a long time, and I’m so glad that you had this chance.

[@bobinmaine1]

Wow Brad, thanks for sharing this. I wouldn't have been able to stop saying thank you either. Glad you got to do this and again, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TreasureHuntingSWPA412]

Those are some incredible finds. Some of the earliest metal artifacts in America.

[@Dirtflicker]

Nicely done brother, good job respecting the privacy of your friend and the landowner. You're a good guy man.

[@silvergoldking]

That was amazing. Your so lucky you got to do that. And I'm glad I got to watch it. Thanks so much for sharing this with us Brad. Thank you.

[@beckysmith7350]

I remember the first time I found a perfect spear point and an ax head. You took me back to those days. Incredible finds Brad. You will never forget this day.

[@stanbarrett5552]

Yes! That rush of knowing your the first human hand to touch that since the guy that lost it!!

[@beckysmith7350]

@@stanbarrett5552 it was the best feeling!!

[@stanbarrett5552]

@@beckysmith7350 It always is!! It's extremely addictive!!

[@janethuffman5280]

Being native american I am happy you and your friend shared the history of our people. Amazing finds.

[@scullyxscully]

My favorite video so far! Hopefully we see some more of the old old!

[@Richardretirer]

Great video!

[@jlocey87]

Spirit blesses you... Tears flowing for the finds & finding the people of the earth... 🙏

[@hooper4581]

Outstanding Brad ! What a terrific site that is. Always a pleasure to watch pal thanks for taking us along

[@aurinslady7119]

Absolutely incredible finds! I'm also one of those people who've dreamed about finding/holding old items. I love living vicariously through you. Thank you Brad.

[@GolanvIgvyi]

My wife is Lakota and Northern Ponca. I am Mi'kmaq (L'nu) Maliseet Huron and Patawomeck. I enjoyed the video as I have all your videos. I am curious why your buddy didn't want to be on film. I don't like being filmed either but my 16yr old son and I metal detect and he has a channel were he posts our adventures as well as our work in the smithy and the other things we do on our farm. We never tell where we detect because very few people have ever done it where we live. Don't want people coming here and trying to move in on our honey holes. We find lots of good stuff and eventually my son wants to build a small building to display all our finds. He has a couple shelves full of stuff some very rare. Two of our best finds are a county sheriff badge which might have actually belonged to a relative on my wife's side. He was a member of the 7th cavalry under custers comand who was sick when they rode out so didn't die in the fight which is why my wife is alive today. One of her Lakota ancestors was in the battle and had they met on the field she would not have ever been born. The second is a sterling silver E pin which was given to employees of companies who produced things during WW2. Only 5 percent of the companies recieved these pins and they are pretty rare. The one I found still have the pin and works. The only thing missing is the paint or enamel that colored the front. We have found lots of military items because our farm was actually part of a garrison. I gave grape shot, rifle butt plates, and trigger guards as well as hammers and other pieces of firearms. We have found all kinds of coins from pennies up to silver dollars. Plenty of hand forged items as well. I don't think there was ever a smithy on the property before but there is now. I put over 35k into converting an outbuilding into one because my son wanted to learn the trade. I have been a hobby blacksmith/bladesmith since I was a kid. I am 58 now and have been teaching him and his best friend for 3 years now. I even bought an extra metal detector for his friend so he can go along on trips with us. We don't find stuff as old as the stuff you find because the area wasn't settled until the mid to late 1800's but my ladt find was a V nickle right in our from yard in a spot I have gone over at least 30 times or more. Crazy how places we have done that many times are still producing when we dig every single sound.

[@jakartajamie4880]

What is your sons channel name, would love to see your finds.

[@michaelwusik8923]

By far the best video that you’ve done. Thank you

[@nicolegarrity8625]

Outstanding! What a treat. Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@wadeclark1528]

Wow Brad! Just...WOW! I got goosebumps watching this and some of your finds. Congratulations!

[@stantilton2191]

Regardless of the identification of these items, they are amazing. To be able to find items from that time is so special. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank the land owner for us as well. What a treasure and experience, crazy as you say.

[@2H80vids]

Some amazing finds Brad, so different to your usual finds.👍👌😁 It puzzles me a bit that folks are saying the triangular pieces were identified wrongly but, when you offered documentary evidence, you got no further response. I have no reason to doubt your research but those who challenged you seemed to be pretty sure. The lack of response, as well as the links you provided, makes it look like your description was spot-on. Your enthusiasm is contageous; had me quite excited by the end.😁 Cheers for now, Dougie.

[@bettycummings6629]

How exciting and interesting! Congrats! And thanks for sharing with us all!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Brad, omg wow wow wow, congratulations !! those were some absolutely amazing finds and so historical, awesome. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖

[@SueGirling68]

@@thomasmax4731 Thank you.

[@montrovant4]

Incredible! Thanks Brad!

[@johnlea8519]

Great video, love the native artifacts. I think the damaged musket ball with the sprue may be the result of the mold not being the right temperature when the lead was poured, usually they get thrown back in the pot.

[@GMCAT4]

When I was a young boy and no houses around us , after a heavy rain I found flint and arrow heads laying on top of ground here in Georgia.

[@melissabrenton4419]

OH MY GOSH!!!!😍😍How AMAZING IS THAT!!!!!

[@rosemarybruno2331]

Brad you never disappoint you videos are always awesome. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@adelinegeesey9512]

WOW Brad!!! How cool and fun for you!! To think those things were just waiting there so near the surface after all these years.

[@GrillinandChillinwithColeman]

Great video my friend. I grew up in NM and have had the chance to find several arrow heads and pottery shards including a child’s toy in the shape of an animal. Love your videos.

[@chrishardestyjoanpendley4552]

Big fan and always watch your vids !! This one about the historical village was killer. Thank you. Had me riveted to my seat.

[@joehall7869]

Always love your enthusiasm but had a much different excitement to it. Great editing work. Also giving us the history. Congratulations

[@irokradio]

Amazing finds regardless of their purpose. The ring is a true treasure. I am glad you treasure your finds with the reverence they deserve.

[@michelehurt9258]

Awesome Brad, great video.

[@jonespilates]

Who needs the Discovery Channel, when there is Green Mountain:)

[@scottmeacham1738]

Some really nice finds Brad! Such a good video! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@paulmccarthy341]

Brad , you have a lot of followers and should be thankful by answering their comments .

[@howarddenney5331]

Great hunt Brad, cool stuff!

[@rebeccaross2890]

The coolest hunt do far thank you for sharing your experience

[@GilbertNichols]

Congrats on all your finds. Thanks for sharing that experience. Really awesome. You could probably donate that 1000-year old find to a local museum, or sell it to a museum, for more to appreciate. Or, you can tell everyone to get a metal detector and go find their own. LOL

[@nosillalaluna7078]

Wow! Amazing finds ! Your coming up ! Good job and congratulations on your unique finds ! XXX🙊🙉🙈✌️

[@danielplummer124]

Great video Brad ! Congrats on all your awesome finds ! "Wow"!

[@donazzopardi8747]

That was an awesome treasure hunt! You will have a hard time topping it.

[@jasontraynor6721]

Hay Brad, it's your Aussie mate Bovver. Working flint is called " Napping " . Great video mate. 😎👍

[@mattstan6601]

Exciting finds there Brad, a big congrats!

[@philipcallicoat7746]

I've been passing over your posts until now...Looking forward to seeing the rest of what my ignorance has rejected in the past... You are the real thing... Thanks...

[@melissabrenton4419]

I will own my own metal detector one day!!! I have everything I need but a pin pointer and the metal detector, but when I do, It is ON!!

[@davestelling]

Good luck, Melissa!

[@jerrydineen2827]

You'll be hooked for sure!

[@rondathiesen9317]

Very interesting Brad! The ring is incredible! Happy Digging!!👍😘

[@McChrister]

What a fantastic, generous opportunity the Gentleman gave you! WOW, what an amazing finds and you are never too old to learn new stuff and and inspire you to sometimes take a “different” route...🤷🏻‍♀️🤩 May God Bless you even more on your next adventure...🙏🏼🍀Best wishes send from a fan that followed your channel when you first started out!👋🏼🇨🇦😄

[@sourcreamking]

I remember raiding Jesuit settlements in Sid Meyers Pirates! back in the day. :) :) If you ever come to Norway, bring your detector! I'll take you out!

[@bobmanzi7712]

i love friday, thanks brad.

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Awesome day brad congratulations on your great fines 👍❤🙏

[@suziperret468]

Hi Brad! Thanks for you metal detecting adventures!..

[@fredclemons8923]

Thanks for such a great Video

[@Texas-Bob]

You’re very lucky to have a friend that invited you to a place with that many artifacts!

[@brooklyntreasurehunter]

Such amazing finds Brad. This was an awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@DiggerDegaz]

Amazing hunt Brad. Thanks to your friend and you for sharing this with us

[@patshelton3712]

My brother is am avid collector of Indian artifacts? He started at a very young age. My grandfathers mother was Native American, she left the reservation she lived on to Marry my great grandfather whom was a Tumlin , His family from what I'm told was of Scottish descent. I was told by my dentist once, do you know you have native American ancestry? I told him. " yes I had been told that thru my mothers side of family. He replied, well it's true because you have shoveled teeth. A trait carried only by certain natives. One reason I needed braces. But only the incisor teeth have that shape, an it's on the backside. Great finds, hope you continue doing some of these videos on native Americans. Love your channel, always capture my interests.

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Great finds Brad!

[@sandischmidt5028]

That ring find is insanely exciting!

[@lindamesa4941]

Treasures are popping up everywhere!! 'I'm surprised you haven't found more Native American objects, but that ring WOW that is special!! Great work Brad!!!

[@Bebbis77]

My Daddy had a way of "reading the land" and could walk right up to where Native American's made their points. Of course, this was in Virginia(Virginia Beach, usually on farm land). Maybe there is a book that can tell you where to find them in your area. I think that is how he learned about it. The cast off flint is a good place to look for whole points. Good for you on your find! If you have any flint nappers in your area, they may be able to tell you where to look for points in the lay of the land. We eventually moved to Texas(Central area) and he was able to find points here as well. I learned something today, kettle points, didn't know that was a thing.

[@bartleylitts3112]

What a great historical experience and video! Congratulations Brad!

[@mikethompson2360]

Congratulations Brad...awesome discoveries.

[@deenawilson6889]

That was amazing

[@susangray1609]

Yay Brad!! The rings a charmer!

[@cridgeway666]

Amazing video & an awesome start to my birthday. Congrats on all your amazing finds & your buddy is awesome for inviting you out to go metal detecting with him

[@sissinoklahoma2057]

Aww Brad, this video made me feel like a proud mama watching her boy experience his best Christmas and Birthday all wrapped into one big day! So proud for you and of course, your joy was infectious. Best wishes to you and yours! Also, a belated happy Father's Day!

[@reddirtrelichunter6001]

Wow! Great hunt. Thank you for sharing.

[@minesofmoriaman]

wow Brad! That's some awesome stuff, and so cool of your friend to share the place with you. generous .. i'm blown away.. so exciting. thank you for sharing.

[@happyhunting6303]

Wow …..just wow! I have no words, just in awe watching the great finds! You are truly blessed to have such good friends who share the same love of history. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!!!

[@oldman1951]

Wow! Congrats on the ring find!

[@rachelthompson9324]

I think your artifacts my be misidentified. The triangles were more likely tinklers, made to hang and jingle from clothing or bags. Sheet metals were used for points as well but they were rolled into cones and known as "rolled points" Tinklers and rolled points have been found everywhere from the west coast to Florida. A lot of trade silver was also used as decorations.

[@bctrails7206]

B.C. interior indigenous tribes still use them in dance ceremonies and also in costumes when telling stories through dance or play.

[@GMMD]

Thanks for your comment, Rachel! I am in no way an authority on native trade artifacts, however I've come across many academic papers online that describe the brass, triangle objects found in this video as arrowheads. One with nice photos showing the difference in hole placements between arrowheads and bangles/tinklers can be seen here (pages 37 & 46): www.rla.unc.edu/publications/pdf/resrep37/Chap2.pdf There is also a very nice excavated example of a kettle point still affixed to the wooden arrow shaft on the Smithsonian page here, after clicking the orange "right" tab twice. The purpose of the centered hole is made more clear: americanindian.si.edu/nk360/manhattan/journey-of-trade/journey-of-trade.cshtml#kettle

[@rachelthompson9324]

@@bctrails7206 I've seen tinklers in rolled fashion like the one he found and also in triangles. All the arrow heads I've seen made from cut metals were very small and shaped the same way a stone one was made with ears to tie off. The trade metals were used in both ways, fashion and weapons but there is a difference in how they were formed and that's why I think what he found are tinklers. In any case, cool finds.

[@wiremonkeyelectric]

Outstanding as always. 👍

[@rmbooker1]

Very impressive to say the least. Your friend seems to be very knowledgeable and very generous in inviting you to experience such a gold mine of history. Enjoyed your video of this trip back in time. Congratulations to you and your friend.

[@carysmith9859]

400 year message good God willin- An the crick don’t rise Thank you Brad!

[@hiltonr1845]

Always looking forward to your videos

[@matthewfocke5360]

Your finds are too cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@suzannechance5876]

Really special! Glad for you! Enjoyed your enthusiasm and pleasure at this site.

[@SuperCharlie2002]

Wow! Awesome site. Great finds!

[@janas7088]

Beautiful finds of a life time Brad.

[@russbonk1372]

Another great video.....and hats off to you for maintaining the privacy factor of your sites.

[@kayesdigginit1519]

I'm so glad that you went to hunt with him 😃. You found so many firsts on your hunt in a friend permission!! I'm very happy for you Brad ☺️. I learned about the kettle trade brass from @Stef Digs and it's been so interesting. Now I want to find those items as well!! Congrats Brad 😃

[@jengalloway4961]

So freaking exciting! Still searching for my first arrow head. I have found chips and pieces like you did..... some day. What a great adventure. I hope you get to go there again someday. Kind of like the lack of knowing exactly where you were or with who? But it adds cool mystery. Thanks for the back in time adventure.

[@selfretired3025]

Awesome hunt. Awesome friend. ♡

[@tinaharbit1806]

Killer! Great finds. Thanks for protecting the site!

[@PracticalKen]

Jesuit ring is absolutely top of my bucket list items to find here in Michigan. AWESOME! Congrats!