Four-year-old James Hyatt just wanted to play pirate with Dad’s metal detector on a random UK field—next thing you know, beep-beep-beep, and he’s unearthed a dazzling Tudor-era gold locket worth millions (well, originally estimated at $4 million before the valuation committee lowballed it). Buried less than a foot down, this blinged-out reliquary probably belonged to some pious rich person flexing their faith in the time of Henry VIII. Kid goes from backyard adventurer to accidental treasure hunter in minutes—proving that sometimes the best finds happen when you’re not even looking seriously.
A Toddler Picked Up Dad’s Metal Detector and Accidentally Found a Priceless Historical Artifact
