Diggers
Diggers Overview
Diggers
About the Show
Hobbyist metal detectorists “King George” Wyant and his buddy Tim “The Ringmaster” Saylor travel the country looking for lost relics of history. Their enthusiasm is contagious, their humor quirky, and their vocabulary... one of a kind. “KG” and “Ringy” are kids at heart, driven not by money, but the thrill of not knowing what their next dig will unearth. They understand that every item has a story to tell, and Diggers brings history to life through graphics and historical context. They are invited by landowners, historians and archaeologists to go on a quest, and in their own way, a crusade, to unearth history that would have otherwise been forgotten.
Video Previews
Meet the Archaeologist
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Archaeology on the Set of Diggers
As the show's production archaeologist Kate Culpepper ensures that Diggers adheres to the strict standards of ethical metal detecting, and that the historical value of artifacts and local sites isn’t compromised in any way. Learn more about her job, her process, and how it happens.
Awareness
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Metal Detecting 101 Learn more about the complicated past and present state of the hobby.
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Responsible Metal Detecting Ethics and best practices for beginners and seasoned diggers alike.
Fun Facts
Whiskey Rebellion Facts
Learn some fun facts about the Whiskey Rebellion.
Oregon Trail Facts
Learn some fun facts about the Oregon Trail.
Spotlight
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Meet the Diggers Metal-detecting buffs Tim “Ringy” Saylor and “King” George Wyant are homespun historians who are fascinated with ferreting out interesting fragments of the past—and who like to have a little fun in the process.