From the lost Rembrandt painting in a family dining room to a set of rare gold coins unearthed in a cottage, discover some of the most incredible treasures found in people's homes.

There’s something rather magical about buying a historic home – it’s your chance to own a piece of history, with the opportunity to create a thread between past and future.

He entered another abandoned home and instead of finding wads of cash, he found a treasure chest of nostalgia.

Some are seeking closure; others believe the treasure was found by dishonest means Unfortunately, the Chase didn’t end like the MIT Mystery Hunt.

Then, when I visited the home and talked with Ellen and John Hunter, the home’s owners, they proudly showed me a large box of items they found during their renovation — some shoes, old magazines, a ...

Norwegian archaeologists announced last week that excavators found 1,000-year-old Viking arm bands buried in soil. The artifacts were found on a farm.

He’s also removed low ceilings, previously installed to reduce heating costs, and found ornate, glass ceilings hidden above. “There’s always bits of treasure in these homes,” he said.

Historic homes and estates can be found in every part of New York.