Miffed Arkies Due To 'Digger' and 'American Diggers'

"Historic artifacts can bring in big bucks. Show likes 'Diggers' on the National Geographic channel or Spike TV's 'American Diggers' document the hunt for prized artifacts.

But some archaeologists are standing up against these shows. They say the techniques used on the shows to dig up artifacts ends up destroying more history. They also feel these artifacts should be preserved, not dug up for profit.

With his metal detector by his side Robert Compton has uncovered dozens of Civil War artifacts.

'I've uncovered everything from mini balls, to cannon balls, buttons, bullets, buckles,' said Compton."

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Seeking History with TFTHC

"Larry Koch said finding buried treasure is as simple as discovering history under his feet, he said.

'When you find a silver coin coming out of the ground looking like it had just been dropped, those are my favorite moments,' Koch said.

Koch, former president and current member of Three Forks Treasure Hunting Club, was on hand Saturday at Three Rivers Museum for demonstrations and workshops about treasure hunting with metal detectors."

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