Houses and the Land Around Them
I’m curious about who lived there, how the place changed and what remains today. An old photograph of a garden or a memory of how the land was used can give me a place to start.
Detector Lady
The History of Your Property
Do you live somewhere with an interesting past? Perhaps you have an old photograph of your house, know where a building once stood, or remember a story someone told you about your land. Tell me what you know. Together, we can look into the history of the place and see what any finds might tell us.
About the PlaceThe Places I’m Interested In
Land with a Story
A field, a meadow or a garden can have a remarkable past. A path on an old map, a mention in a local record or a story passed down in the family can be enough to start looking into it.
Private prospections
2026
October 2026
Valachy
Czech Republic
Radek invited me to their family ranch, where I had the chance to search the surrounding land with my metal detector. He has a detector too, but he does not have much time for searching.
September 2025 to September 2026
Villa Gallici Deciani, Cassacco
Italy
While researching the grounds of Villa Gallici Deciani, Count Deciani accommodated me in the historic tower and gave me the best possible conditions for research. It was here that I found the identification tags of an American soldier. The find led me to research the man they belonged to and the story of the American units active here shortly after the Second World War.
How I Choose Places to Explore
I choose places from the stories you send me. If we arrange a visit, we’ll agree in advance on where I can go, where I may be able to use my metal detector and whether I can share the story in a video. We’ll also agree on what can be filmed and made public.
Historical Research
Tell me what you know about the place and what you’d like to find out. I usually reply within 72 hours. If I’m on a trip without internet access, I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m online again.
Detector Lady