Runic inscriptions are incised on the front and one side of the stone. Jun 07, 2017 scott wolter is a professional geologist and has spent over ten years studying the kensington runestone. The ohio serpent mound decoded the yonaguni pyramid mystery the medicine hat canada mystery the indonesion pyramid mystery the bosnian pyramid mystery purpose of the pyramids in tenerife, canary islands the newport tower mystery, ri usa the kensington runestone mystery woodhenge, uk decoded the solution to the carnac stones mystery. Researcher mark johnson reveals the secrets behind his translation of the famous kensington runestone. This is a rare reproduction on the kensington runestone 7.
Spring grove welcomed scott wolter on april 27th, 2010 to a full cinema. Kensington runestone kensington, minnesota tour agency. The kensington runestone is a unique artifact, in my opinion, the center of a debate that apparently only continues to grow with time. September 3, 2016 afp editor featured 4 when a simple farmer discovered what seemed to be an ancient stone with vikingstyle runes inscribed on it in minnesota, people said he was crazy or lying. Kensington stone alleged scandinavian artifact britannica. Whats the truth behind minnesotas kensington runestone. It was positioned within the latitude band for 8h, 15m lon. Its something that puts settlers in america well before columbus.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the kensington runestone article. The kensington runestone is a slab of graywacke stone, grey in color, measuring 36 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 6 inches thick. And we thought spring grove was the first norsk settlement in minnesota. This program is a public access production and was produced with a crew made up entirely of. Kehoe argues that modern examination of the runestone found in kensington, mn in 1898 demonstrates that weathering, dendrition from the roots surrounding it and other decomposition of the engravings are consistent with the markings having been made in the mid 14th century. A badly flawed copy of the inscription was forwarded to the university of minnesota, where a translation was at. As a cultural symbol, minnesotas rune stone tells us a great deal about the aspirations, the anxieties, and the values of midwesterners. The origin of the the kensington runestone is still a mystery, however. Picture frame may vary in style and color stand not included colors may. For those who are unfamiliar with it, this is a 200pound greywacke sandstone stele found by swedish immigrant farmer, olof ohman, while clearing his land in the largely rural township of solem, douglas county, minnesota, during september 1898.
Ten of those experts published papers or books about the kensington runestone. Very few books are truly capable of rewriting history, but the hooked x. 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. The kensington stone provides a fascinating and complex example of a romanticized viking past. Kensington rune stone the argumentative archaeologist. Some images display only as thumbnails outside the library of congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on site. A former educator, he values curiosity and diligent research. 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. The kensington rune stone, currently located in the runestone museum in alexandria, minnesota, is not merely a local curiosity. The conclusions shed some new possible light on the meaning of the.
Perhaps the most influential opponent of the kensington runestone is erik wahlgren, author of the kensington stone, a mystery solved walgren. Why the kensington runestone is a fake newscut minnesota. Waveland press the kensington runestone approaching a. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of congress duplication services.
One was inspiration peak, mn usa and the other was the kensington runestone location in kensington,mn usa. Why the kensington runestone is minnesotas favorite myth wednesday, april, 2016 by mike mullen in news read the kensington runestone backwards and it says paul is dead. New interpretation of the rok runestone inscription changes. Dec 15, 2004 kehoe argues that modern examination of the runestone found in kensington, mn in 1898 demonstrates that weathering, dendrition from the roots surrounding it and other decomposition of the engravings are consistent with the markings having been made in the mid 14th century. No one knows who made it and exactly why the hoax was perpetrated. 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. The kensington runestone is a 202lb slab of greywacke covered in runes on its.
Even the establishment now admits that leif eriksson and other vikings reached at least as far as what is now canada and made settlements there. It was found in 1898 in the largely rural township of solem, douglas county, minnesota, and named after the nearest settlement, kensington. New interpretation of the rok runestone inscription. Geologist scott wolter has authored eight books and. 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. The kensington runestone with scott wolter giants of the. Not many books have ever really rewritten history, yet the hooked x. The most famous piece of purported evidence from this 54 mission is a runestone found on a farm near kensington, minnesota. Wall hanging or desk top comes with or without the beautifully framed 5x7 picture and description of this runestone. An introduction to why the kensington stone is authentic. Since then, the museum has grown to include additional artifacts found in minnesota that relate to middleage nordic explorers.
Ancient origins articles related to runestone in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Kensington runestone replica museum collections up close. The central thesis of myths of the rune stone is that the history of the kensington rune stone phenomenon is a lens through which we can better understand the american preoccupation with founding myths. Kensington, where his find was displayed at the local bank. Matthew gaskill holds an ma in european history and writes on a variety of topics from the medieval world to wwii to genealogy and more. 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 runestone is a slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side which, if it is genuine, would suggest that scandinavian explorers reached the middle of north america in the 14th century. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have eluded investigators for over 100 years. Jan 14, 20 researcher mark johnson reveals the secrets behind his translation of the famous kensington runestone. A 28foot 9metre statue of a viking, along with the kensington runestone monument, a large reproduction of the original, promotes. It contains runic writing along the face of the stone and along one edge. Key to the secret history of north america, by scott f. 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 mentions a larger camp, the death of 10 men, and even more men to discover the dead ones. The kensington runestone solution as you learned in the newport tower presentation the newport tower lead us to two important geographichical, and historicly important, points. Scott wolter is a professional geologist and has spent over ten years studying the kensington runestone. But controversy continues to surround claims that the vikings penetrated to minnesota, perhaps by way of hudson bay. Americas ancient history rewritten kensington rune. New light on an old riddle 11 the kensington runestone. Why the kensington runestone is minnesotas favorite myth city. If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. The world famous and controversial kensington rune stone was the runestone museums only artifact when it opened its doors in 1958. What is the kensington runestone ever since 1898 when a farmer claimed to have found a mysteriously engraved stone under an uprooted tree near the town of kensington minnesota controversy has existed as to if it is an ancient viking runestone rune stone from medieval days or a hoax. No one was found who knew of his working as a stone mason, though several were asked. Krueger, who has since written a book about the stones continuing hold on minnesotas. Andres andrews of the national museum staff shows the kenington runestone to lislotte paulson in 1948.
The kensington runestone was, and still to this day is, ridiculed for many different apparent faults. I have just modified 2 external links on kensington runestone. I recall it now, and record it for its bearing on the existence and spread of the idea that mr. The heart of this book is the story it tells about the persistent renewal of the rune stone story across a century of doubt. With a liberal dose of common sense, human understanding, and scandinavian wit, nilsestuen brings.
Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of. But more than 100 years later, additional discoveries have proved the stele was indeed the real mccoy, although left there by knights templar of. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. 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. The ohman stone, a new musical premiering saturday in the minnesota fringe festival, does the one thing you wouldnt expect from a story about the kensington runestone.
The final decoding of the curious, but deliberate, anomalies in several. Howard covers the research of alf monge and ole landsverk. 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. Not 10 graves, not the debris and rubbish generated by a larger group of people traveling across the country, no boats, no items lost off belts or out of packs. Kensington runestone research minnesota historical society. When a simple immigrant farmer discovered what seemed to be an ancient stone with vikingstyle runes inscribed on it in minnesota, people said he was crazy or lying. A swedish immigrant, olof ohman, claimed to have discovered it in 1898 in the largely rural township of solem, douglas county, minnesota, and named it. Theres never been any kind of evidence to corroborate this account. Big lies give meaning to the small truth of our lives.
Scott wolter dick nielsen, the kensington rune stone has been the subject of. Howard also discusses the newport tower in rhode island. Vikings, templars, and goths in america in 62 oct 19, 2016 ian harvey a simple farmer did not expect to discover what appeared to be an ancient stone with viking style graphic symbols engraved on it in the state of minnesota. Jul 29, 2014 the ohman stone, a new musical premiering saturday in the minnesota fringe festival, does the one thing you wouldnt expect from a story about the kensington runestone. Ohman knew runes long ago, had a number of books on runes, and made runic characters on the walks, window casings, and the granary doors about the country. The kensington runestone is a 200pound slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side, believed to have been created in modern times to claim that scandinavian explorers reached the middle of north america in the 14th century. The kensington runestone is a 202pound 92 kg slab of greywacke covered in runes on its. Approaching a research question holistically 12 templars in america. An ancient mystery solved the kensington runestone im going to build my secrets into the geometry of these buildings, because i know that books can be burned but buildings not so easily. Myths of the rune stone university of minnesota press. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text.
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. There are several websites and recent books by rune stone defenders. May 03, 2016 the rok runestone, erected in the late 800s in the swedish province of ostergotland, is the worlds most wellknown runestone. Although most other scholars contest her claim that the kensington rune stone is authentic, her arguments about the possibility of early norse explorations of central north america are worth considering. Participants shared in the excitement continue reading the kensington runestone with.
Why the kensington runestone is minnesotas favorite myth. Carved on the underside of the base is fjk fm 38 these may be the initials of makers of the casting and the date 1938. He shows how the perpetual calendar, based on the julian calendar and the easter tables are critical keys for decrypting the dating of the kensington runestone, which was created on sunday, april 24, 62 by harrek. The book unearths neverbeforeseen clues that offer a gripping account of the rune. Linguistic, practical, methodological considerations hall, robert anderson on. November 1898 olof ohman and his 10yearold son edward are winching over trees to clear their land in kensington, minn. Read the kensington runestone backwards and it says paul is dead. Kensington runestone wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ohman made rune characters on the sidewalks, on fences, and on granaries, asking people if they could read them, was apparently a very easy one to verify or disprove. Myths of the rune stone moves far past the rune stones legitimacy to explain how and why the stone fascinated and even obsessed such a wide swath of minnesotas europeandescended population. From the crusades to the new world as this research really starts in the 2000s and is ongoing today.
What is the kensington runestone ever since 1898 when a farmer claimed to have found a mysteriously engraved stone under an uprooted tree near the town of kensington minnesota controversy has existed as to if it is an ancient viking runestone rune stone from medieval days or a. Real or ruse, the kensington runestone is historic. Posted on august 22, 2007 updated on august 20, 2007. Americas ancient history rewritten kensington rune stone. 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. As an easytofollow reference source, its the musthave guide for making an informed decision about the evidence surrounding one of the most famous inscriptions in north america. Viking answer lady webpage debunking the kensington stone. Very few books are truly capable of rewriting his tory, but the hooked x. Again, there are wildly varying levels of sophistication. Key to the secret history of north america, by the writer scott f. Its long inscription has seemed impossible to understand, despite the fact that it is relatively easy to read. Star tribune file curious minnesota whats the truth behind minnesotas kensington. The kensington runestone vindicated exposes the hoax perpetrated by wahlgren and wallace and reveals the shameful neglect of this matter by the smithsonian institution. The kensington runestone is a 200pound 90 kg slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side.
As a basis for college and universitylevel debate, the kehoe volume is succinct and well organized, including chapters of evidence from the fields of archaeology, geology, linguistics, biology, norse history, and finally a broad view of the significance of the kensington runestone in north american history. The controversial kensington stone, with runic inscriptions describing a visit by norsemen to the area in 62, was unearthed in 1898 and is in the runestone museum. With a liberal dose of common sense, human understanding, and scandinavian wit, nilsestuen brings this somewhat esoteric subject down to earth. Compelling new evidence is both a forensic inquisition and engaging mystery.
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