Restorers at a famous Gothic church in Germany have discovered a "huge fortune" that was hidden in the leg of a statue nearly 400 years ago. The treasure — four bags of coins from the 1600s ...

But one massive set of books remained on my “to buy” list since 2023: a reprint of Topographia Germaniae, the mid-1600s compilation of illustrations and descriptions of German towns.

Archaeology 'Huge fortune' from the 1600s, including gold and silver coins, found in German church where Martin Luther preached News By Laura Geggel published January 7, 2025 ...