Wolter, geologist, resulting, amongst other things, in a monograph, the kensington rune stone compelling new evidence 2005, with strong. Based on this geological evidence, the stone cannot be a modern forgery. Waveland press the kensington runestone approaching a. Below are some resources that will help you navigate the tricky questions posed by the kensington rune. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have puzzled investigators for the over 100 years. Established in 1887, the city of kensington, minnesota is located in douglas county, 17 miles southwest of alexandria, minnesota. Kensington rune stone featured on the travel channel myths. Also in the book wolter discussed his interaction with this team. But wolter expanded his research to reveal much more. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have eluded investigators for over 100 years. The kensington rune stone compelling new evidence nielsen, richard on. The kensington runestone with scott wolter giants of the.
Brad lantz gazes admiringly at the huge glass display case which is now the home of the kensington runestone. Richard nielsen, who together coauthored the book the kensington rune stone. Kensington runestone authenticity testing also used on. Key to the secret history of north america and coauthor of the kensington rune stone.
According to news reports, new evidence has emerged supporting the view that the kensington rune stone is a forgery. Now known as the kensington rune stone, it details a journey of land acquisition in the year 62. Found buried in the roots of a tree in 1898 by farmer olof ohman near kensington, mn, the stone has been the focus of controversy ever since, as to whether it is a. The first five rows were done by one person and the last four rows, and side, were done by a second person. Leaving no doubt of the verification of the kensington rune stones 14thcentury identity was indeed a true scientific triumph. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence, this bookanswers the many nagging questions that have puzzled investigators for over 100 years. This paper presents the detailed description of a recent discovery by the author he calls the, ritual code on the kensington rune stone. A swedish immigrant, olof ohman, reported that he discovered it in 1898 in the largely rural township of solem, douglas county, minnesota, and named it after the nearest settlement, kensington. A minnesota geologist thinks the controversial kensington runestone is the real thing and there is evidence that he says backs up the theory. Oct 19, 2016 leaving no doubt of the verification of the kensington rune stones 14thcentury identity was indeed a true scientific triumph. Kensington runestoneos authenticity was still alive, but public.
Compelling new evidence, coauthored with scott wolter and published in 2005, has introduced some minor changes, with nielsen arguing that the thaurune. Historians can be wrong and we should always be open to new evidence. Kensington is most famous for the discovery of the kensington runestone, by local farmer olaf ohman in 1898. Swedish scholar finds new evidence that the kensington. Nov 16, 2011 minnesota farmer olaf ohman unearthed the kensington runestone on his douglas county farm in 1898, and for a good share of the time since, people have debated whether its a fake or an actual. Greenland and the exploration of north america ca a.
This mysterious symbol inspired the author to pursue a nineyear investigation on both sides of the atlantic that led to the discovery of other artifacts and clandestine documents indicative of secret trips to north america long before columbus. Gift shop search for products hnafatfl viking game best sellers the kensington rune stone compelling new evidence books and dvds if you can read this, you are a viking clothing jt ma. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the kensington runestone article. Final report of the geological and natural history survey of minnesota, which is the work of winchell and his assistants.
Let there be no mistake, this excellent publication presents a fascinating and compelling account of a rune stone found in a rural area of minnesota in 1898. The kensington runestone compelling new evidence this book really lays out the evidence for the stones authenticity, including the geologic evidence and the linguistic evidence including ancient swedish runes that were discovered in the 1900s but are also inscribed on. He further contended that critics had failed to consider the physical evidence, which he found leaning. Forensic geologist scott wolter was the host of the hit show american unearthed, which followed him on his quest to uncover the truth behind historic artifacts and sites found throughout north america.
Kensington rune stone compelling evidence by richard. Unequivocal verification of the kensington rune stones 14thcentury identity was a true scientific triumph, establishing beyond doubt that scandinavian seafarers arrived in the heartland of north america years before christopher columbus left spain in search of the new world. Rune stone enthusiasts frequently claim there is a conspiracy to hide the truth about the real history of north america. Newton horace winchell 18391914 was an american geologist responsible for the sixvolume the geology of minnesota. The existence of another new code embedded within the inscription was first realized by the author during the lecture portion of the select master degree, the second of three degrees within the cryptic degrees of york rite freemasonry. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Years ago, i wrote a piece for the newsletter of the denver chapter of the colorado archaeological society about proposed evidence for viking exploration into north america moore 2001. The kensington runestone has been a point of controversy, contention, pride, and interest since it was discovered in 1898 by swedish immigrant farmer olof ohman. Wolter is currently writing another book on the runestone. The most recent, by richard nielsen, published in the kensington rune stone.
The kensington runestone is a rock found near alexandria a century ago. The consequences of truth bulletin of the history of archaeology. Coauthors geologist scott wolter and engineer richard nielsen present the evidence of their collective 25 years of research on the artifact. Its something that puts settlers in america well before columbus. Compelling new evidence in 1898, a minnesota farmer clearing trees from his field uprooted a large stone carved with mysterious runes. Sep 18, 2012 the most recent, by richard nielsen, published in the kensington rune stone.
Calcite weathering and the age of the kensington rune stone. The kensington rune stone has been the subject of passionate debate over its authenticity since it was discovered in the roots of a tree near kensington, minnesota, by olof ohman in 1898. The kensington runestone solution runestone front runestone side upon submitting the runestone to a handwriting analysis it was determined that the writing had been done by two different persons. Nielsen, along with scott wolter, a geologist and petrographer from st.
The stone is believed by many to be a record from 62 left by a norse expedition, and this account presents every credible evidence supporting this belief. The hooked x is a secret symbol first found on an inscribed slab of rock, dated 62, unearthed by a farmer in minnesota in 1898. Reference specialist debbie miller discusses the story behind this important piece of minnesota history and some of the resources the minnesota historical society has relating to it. New evidence presented in dassel on the authenticity of the. Compelling new evidence in 2005, and his latest research is recounted in the justpublished book. Im making this statement available as soon as possible because i want people everywhere to be able to see this new and compelling evidence connecting the kensington runestone to the knights templar. It confirms beyond a doubt that the scandinavian seafarers arrived in north america years before christopher columbus had left span in hunt of a new world. Mar 05, 2017 scott is also the author of the hooked x. The lecture included the story of the continued research and resulting discoveries scott has made over the last 9 years regarding his quest to uncover who carved the enigmatic kensington rune stone krs and why. Viking answer lady webpage debunking the kensington stone. The kensington runestone is a 202pound 92 kg slab of greywacke covered in runes on its. More information and research will be needed to establish a firm connection to the kensington runestone. Through compelling interviews, rare archival footage and arresting recreations, mysteries at the museum illuminates the hidden treasures at the heart of historys most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters. New evidence presented in dassel on the authenticity of.
The kensington runestone is a 202pound 92 kg slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side. Wolter present new evidence in favor of the authenticity of the krs runes, including a discussion of the larsson letters and wolters petrographic analysis. The exhibit opened in april of 1965 with a 28foot tall viking flanked by snack bars shaped like viking ships. At the end we hear that since the report was first broadcast, the wolternielsen book was publishd and also that wolter. Kensington runestone authenticity testing also used on dead. Whats the truth behind minnesotas kensington runestone. Apparently you havent been staying current with my research.
Scott has been president of american petrographic services, inc. Name after kensington in london, its first post office was incorporated in 1891. The newest testing, a stateof the art 3d imaging project mapping the kensington runestone, was conducted last thursday at the runestone museum. The runestone and the enduring mystery of its origin continues to be the hallmark of the runestone museum. Kensington stone alleged scandinavian artifact britannica. This intriguing artifact was discovered in 1898, clutched in the roots of an aspen tree on the olof ohman farm near kensington, mn 15 miles southwest of alexandria.
Why the kensington runestone is a fake newscut minnesota. Most scholars deem it a forgery, claiming linguistically that the carved writing on it is many years out of style. There is more speculation over this one rock than any other relic found in the usa today. And a good companion is the exhaustive scientific analysis of the stone and its runes, the kensington rune stone. Compelling new evidence, coauthored with scott wolter and published in 2005. In 1965 the kensington runestone made its way from minnesota to new york in a replica viking ship on the back of a flatbed truck, making stops at major cities along the way and attracting an estimated 100,000400,000 visitors. Moen presented new evidence discovered in the past 25 years by scott wolter, geologist and president of the american petrographic services, along with dr. The crux of the argument centers on the unusual form of the runes used on the rune stone, including the infamous hooked x, more. The kensington rune stone, currently located in the runestone museum in alexandria, minnesota, is not merely a local curiosity. Apr 15, 2010 kensington rune stone secondary geodetic code elements in 2010, a minneapolisbased musician, mark limburg, published a book, the kensington rune stone. The stone, now housed in the runestone museum in alexandria, minnesota, was allegedly found in 1898 by swedishamerican farmer olof ohman on his farm in nearby kensington. Compelling new evidence lake superior agate publishing june 2005 isbn 1581755627 american heritage august 1977 the kensington runestone sklar keith and kevin massey, authentic medieval elements in the kensington stone in epigraphic society occasional publications vol.
In 2005, the professor was in complete agreement the dotted r on the kensington rune stone proved runologically the artifact was of medieval origin. If you do, please add the information to the article. The kensington rune stone has been the subject of passionate debate over its authenticity since it was discovered in the roots of a tree near kensington, minnesota,by olof ohman in 1898. New compelling evidence, which outlined some interesting details on the runic characters present on the krs. In the us that means the kensington rune stone, the heavener rune stone and the newport ri tower get some additional attention. The episode to which i contributed is titled kensington runestone, smile. It has gained worldwide fame since it was allegedly unearthed by a swedish immigrant farmer named olof ohman in 1898 near the village of kensington, minnesota. Compelling new evidence 2005 available from its publisher. This paper is reprinted with a few small changes as chapter 2 pages 47 of nielsen and wolters 2006 the kensington rune stone compelling new evidence. The single most compelling piece of evidence that proves the kensington runestone to be a 19th century product is the system of runes used, which doesnt occur before late in that century and. Compelling new evidence, richard nielsen and scott f. A swedish immigrant, olof ohman, reported that he discovered it in 1898 in the largely rural township of solem, douglas county, minnesota, and named it after the nearest settlement, kensington the inscription purports to be a record left behind by scandinavian explorers in the 14th. Worldrenowned forensic geologist and author scott wolter joins us in podcast episode 176 to discuss his research into the kensington runestone and knights templar in america.
In this playlist, i have put together any mention of kensington and the runestone. Wolter and nielsens authored the book the kensington runestone. November 1898 olof ohman and his 10yearold son edward are winching over trees to clear their land in kensington, minn. In my opinion, this new discovery, this new evidence, is just what the world needs to better understand what the kensington runestone is all about. The information is fascinating, but as of now it is still speculative. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the kensington runestone. If you are interested you should download a copy of thomas. Kensington runestone revisited research minnesota historical. Kensington stone, supposed relic of a 14thcentury scandinavian exploration of the interior of north america. Oct 04, 2011 the kensington runestone has been a point of controversy, contention, pride, and interest since it was discovered in 1898. Scott wolter presented a paper, geology of the kensington rune stone, to the museum at that time giving his views. A bibliography of his publications by warren upham in the bulletin of the geological society of america volume 26, pp. Jul 22, 2002 the kensington runestone, are declared impossible by various experts in their debunking of the stone, even though the discovery of these runeforms predates the discovery of the kensington runestone itself. If you want an intelligent eyeopener on the kensington runestones story, i highly recommend this little book.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Unfortunately i dont see this information in the article. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Seaver this book confronts many of the unanswered questions about what happened in the five hundred years of early exploration and colonization along the shores of the davis strait after leif eiriksson made landfalls on the north american continent. In a new book coming out in november of 2005, the kensington runestone. Approaching a research question holistically ebook written by alice beck kehoe. Yet wolter broadens his studies to unveil much more.
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