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. 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. Scott wolter presented a paper, geology of the kensington rune stone, to the museum at that time giving his views. 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 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. November 1898 olof ohman and his 10yearold son edward are winching over trees to clear their land in kensington, minn. Oct 19, 2016 leaving no doubt of the verification of the kensington rune stones 14thcentury identity was indeed a true scientific triumph. Expanded perspectives page 32 freethinking for dummies. Viking answer lady webpage debunking the kensington stone. 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 is thought to be more than coincidental that the stone was found among. It provides not only a geological argument but also an anthropological argument about why the kensington rune stone is most likely real. Whats the truth behind minnesotas kensington runestone. Why the kensington runestone is a fake newscut minnesota. Compelling new evidence in 2005, and his latest research is recounted in the justpublished book, the hooked x. Moen presented new evidence discovered in the past 25 years by scott wolter, geologist and president of the american petrographic services, along with dr. In light of the new evidence that has been discovered since this books publication, which is the discovery of heretofore unknown runes that actually match those on the stone, this book is totally outdated.
New compelling evidence, which outlined some interesting details on the runic characters present on the krs. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Compelling new evidence that presents a large body of evidence that conclusively proves the artifact is indeed a fourteenthcentury document. Speaking of pseudoscience, jerry lutgen recently posted an article summarizing scott wolters new claims about freemasonry and the kensington rune stone to the kensington rune stone international supporters club facebook page in a posting on may 9. I enjoyed the book immensely, well researched and important historical findings. Download now 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. 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. Nielsen, along with scott wolter, a geologist and petrographer from st. Jun 01, 2008 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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.
Richard nielsen, who together coauthored the book the kensington rune stone. Compelling new evidence by richard nielsen 20050101 on. Now the official blog of the swedish national heritage board has surprising new evidence that confirms the hypothesis that the unusual and nonstandard runes found on the kensington rune stone are in fact of nineteenth century vintage, or at any rate not the runes used by medieval french knights. Pdf black agate runes download full pdf book download. For the lay person, it gets a little deep into the make up of the rock, the weathering of it and also the history behind the various runes, but its pretty straight forward and easy to read. Dec 10, 2014 the kensington rune stone was discovered in 1898 by a minnesota farmer who unearthed the stone while felling a tree. New evidence presented in dassel on the authenticity of the. In his first article, knausgaard assumes that it is merely scandinavian immigrants and their descendants who have found appeal in the runic artifact discovered in a minnesota. Scott is also the author of several books, including the kensington rune stone. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have eluded investigators for over 100 years. 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. The arabic numbering system on the kensington rune stone. The kensington runestone has been the subject of discussion and controversy since its discovery in 1898 by a swedish farmer, named olof ohman, while clearing land for his farm near kensington, minnesota 45 48 46.
Part 2, aberrant lettersnew evidence from greenland, iceland, and scandinavia. Jan 06, 2014 forensic geologist scott wolter is the host of historys h2 channels hit show american unearthed, which follows him on his quest to uncover the truth behind historic artifacts and sites found throughout north america. 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. 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. Evidence reported by alysonwieczorek for item kensingtonrunest00flom on july 21, 2008. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have puzzled investigators for the over 100 years. Unfortunately i dont see this information in the article. Apr 15, 2010 kensington rune stone secondary geodetic code elements in 2010, a minneapolisbased musician, mark limburg, published a book, the kensington rune stone. Swedish scholar finds new evidence that the kensington. Calcite weathering and the age of the kensington rune stone. 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.
Compelling new evidence how often does one find a book which combines history, anthropology, geology, mystery, modern analytical method, and human emotion in a manner worth of the best fiction. Yet wolter broadens his studies to unveil much more. If you are interested you should download a copy of thomas. Two runes in the form of an l and a u are two more reasons why linguists say olof ohman. 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. The kensington runestone provides an excellent dominant society example. This paper presents the detailed description of a recent discovery by the author he calls the, ritual code on the kensington rune stone.
The newest testing, a stateoftheart 3d imaging project mapping the kensington runestone, was conducted last thursday at the runestone museum. 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. Pdf unusual or extreme beliefs about the past, community. 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 large grey stone, which the kensington farmer claimed to have found in. Although the text books say calcite can be protected if buried, this is only. Scott has been president of american petrographic services, inc. Is the kensington rune stone related to the masonic select. In this book, i tell the story of why so many in the twentieth century wanted to believe the kensington rune stone was authentic despite strong evidence to the contrary.
Through the presentation of compelling new evidence, this bookanswers the many nagging questions that have puzzled investigators for over 100 years. The kensington rune stone was discovered in 1898 by a. Also in the book wolter discussed his interaction with this team. Compelling new evidence in which they present more than 25 years of research and evidence, resulting in a compelling and convincing case for the authenticity of the runestone. Based on this geological evidence, the stone cannot be a modern forgery. Kensington runestone revisited research minnesota historical. He has uncovered new evidence that has taken his research in a very different direction. New information suggests the kensington rune was installed at its location of discovery in the late nineteenth century.
Kensington runestone authenticity testing also used on dead. The kensington rune stone compelling new evidence by richard nielsen. Richard nielsen author of the kensington rune stone. I do not have access to wolters publications the hooked x and kensington rune stone. 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.
Since 2001, wolter and nielsen have been independently researching the inscription on the kensington runestone, and coauthored the kensington runestone. The slab of graywacke contained a lengthy inscription carved in norse runes whose message has only been recently deciphered accurately. Whether the stone itself is a record of a medieval expedition to the center of the north american continent or simply a wonderfully realized example of scandinavian immigrant ingenuity and humor, it has become an important aspect of minnesota history. Mar 05, 2017 the slab of graywacke contained a lengthy inscription carved in norse runes whose message has only been recently deciphered accurately. The kensington runestone is a 202pound 92 kg slab of greywacke covered in runes on its. How often does one find a book which combines history, anthropology, geology, mystery, modern analytical method. In 2005, i coauthored a book entitled the kensington rune stone. Jan 25, 2017 for those who do not know, the kensington rune stone was allegedly carved in 62 as evidence that scandanavian explorers reached deep into north america a century before columbus. Wolter now believes that the words on the stone may not be the record of the death of 10 men but instead, a secret code concealing the true purpose of the rune stone. 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. An examination of early maps and associated landscape imagery show this.
If you do, please add the information to the article. There is some limited historical evidence for possible 14thcentury. Scott f wolter 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 is a 202pound 92 kg slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side. 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 rune stone compelling new evidence nielsen, richard on. Forensic geologist scott wolter is the host of historys h2 channels hit show american unearthed, which follows him on his quest to uncover the truth behind historic artifacts and sites found throughout north america. If you are a longtime reader of this blog, you are undoubtedly familiar with the legend of the kensington runestone, a runecovered stone. 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. A mystery solved from 1958, which claimed the stone was a hoax. The kensington runestone is a unique artifact, in my opinion, the center of a debate that apparently only continues to grow with time.
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