Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have eluded investigators for over 100 years. But now theres some additional evidence that the mysterious inscriptions on the stone come from the hand only of olaf ohman. 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. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence, this bookanswers the many nagging questions that have puzzled investigators for over 100 years. Regarding the ground line evidence on the kensington rune stone by dr.
Also in the book wolter discussed his interaction with this team. Cross him and reap the consequences, believe me you will pay. The large grey stone, which the kensington farmer claimed to have found in. Nielsen, richard and scott wolter 2006, the kensington rune stone compelling new evidence, lake superior agate publishing, 574 pages. Nov 16, 2011 why the kensington runestone is a fake.
Uncontested is the easter table dating code, first commented on by the late researcher richard nielsen in a 1993 paper cf. Compelling new evidence, richard nielsen and scott f. Why the kensington runestone is minnesotas favorite myth. The newest testing, a stateof the art 3d imaging project mapping the kensington runestone, was conducted last thursday at the runestone museum. I had, of course, known of its existence earlier, but i. 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. The kensington runestone is a unique artifact, in my opinion, the center of a debate that apparently only continues to grow with time. Pdf unusual or extreme beliefs about the past, community. The kensington runestone provides an excellent dominant society example. Compelling new evidence is both a forensic inquisition and e.
Richard nielsen, a most important figure in the study of north american runes. 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. A personal inquiry into the mystery of the kensington stone by vincent h. He grew up in a danish speaking household in california, received masters degrees in mathematics and. In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content book notices 437 ious tests for subjecthood give mixed results. The kensington rune stone compelling new evidence by richard nielsen.
Scott wolter presented a paper, geology of the kensington rune stone, to the museum at that time giving his views. Based on this geological evidence, the stone cannot be a modern forgery. I feel personally connected as sir james gunn, 7th chief of the gunn clan 6098, is my 16th ggrandfather. Recommended reading engineering management institute. The results of their research present a compelling and convincing case. More interesting to mes is his surface aging analysis of the kensington tablet in 2001 which led to his 2005 book, kensington rune stone. The most recent, by richard nielsen, published in the kensington rune stone. Below are some resources that will help you navigate the tricky questions posed by the kensington rune. Artists try to reclaim a crimeridden corner of kensington in philly. Part 2, aberrant lettersnew evidence from greenland, iceland, and scandinavia. Kensington rune stone secondary geodetic code elements in 2010, a minneapolisbased musician, mark limburg, published a book, the kensington rune stone. There are many names for the celestial being, and it can harder to define than air. Swedish scholar finds new evidence that the kensington. One day in 1898, olof ohman was just about to cut down a poplar tree on his land in kensington, minnesota, when he noticed a big, flat stone, carved with script he didnt recognize.
This paper presents the detailed description of a recent discovery by the author he calls the, ritual code on the kensington rune stone. Pdf black agate runes download full pdf book download. Kensington runestone authenticity testing also used on. Richard nielsen has been writing for over 20 years with works that include childrens stories, short stories and even a technical manual on caring for. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have puzzled investigators for the over 100 years. New evidence al most constantly surfaces and must be reconciled with existing. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Finally, a thorough scientific, linguistic and historical study of one of the most maligned artifacts of early north america. Richard nielsen has been writing for over 20 years with works that include childrens stories, short stories and even a technical manual on caring for the dying.
Viking answer lady webpage debunking the kensington stone. I also believe the sites need preservation, even if there is some debate on their origins. The highlighted in yellow image on the right was taken of the plaster cast of the westford knight that was made in 1990s and is on display in the westford museum only a few blocks from site. This work should silence those who proclaim the kensington rune stone a fraud, but it will not shut up the factproof naysayers. Richard nielsen aars is saddened by the passing of dr. In thissubject the wordhistory refersto something moreabstract thanthe materials, methods, and results of historians. Kensington rune stone deception disguised as scholarship. Coauthors geologist scott wolter, and engineer richard nielsen present the evidence of their. The book can help you befriend and learn a lot about odin, thor, frigg, hela, freya, tyr, freyr and more. But now theres some additional evidence that the mysterious inscriptions on the stone come. The authors tackle the rune stone mystery from every angle imaginable in complete detail.
A quiet sunday morning in july was interrupted by an email inquiry from a friend who asked me about an article written by my coauthor of the kensington rune stone. Moen presented new evidence discovered in the past 25 years by scott wolter, geologist and president of the american petrographic services, along with dr. Part 2, aberrant letters new evidence from greenland, iceland, and scandinavia. Now generally regarded as a forgery, the kensington rune stone, a 90kilogram slab of inscribed rock discovered in minnesota in 1898, was said to have recorded an encounter between native americans and norse explorers in 62 and thus was cited as evidence that europeans explored north america in precolumbian times. Compelling new evidence is both a forensic inquisition and engaging mystery.
I do not have access to wolters publications the hooked x and kensington rune stone. Skeptical news for 19 december 2005 north texas skeptics. 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. 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. 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. In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content mvmws 67 aboutthemeaning of human life. 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 kensington rune stone was discovered in 1898 by a.
Compelling new evidence, coauthored with scott wolter and published in 2005, has introduced some minor changes, with nielsen arguing that the thaurune. Nielsens clincher, delivered in a slide show at the center, was the presence on the stone of a character known as a dottedr, which he said links the stone to the swedish. 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. If you are a longtime reader of this blog, you are undoubtedly familiar with the legend of the kensington runestone, a runecovered stone. Geotimes january 2005 revealing a rune stones secrets. 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. 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. Searching for the new treasure in south kensington. Richard nielsen american association for runic studies. Kensington runestone goes to sweden archaeology magazine. The authors tackle the rune stone mystery from every angle imaginable in complete detail, using archaeology, linguistics, geology, and runeology.
Nielsen, with coauthor scott wolter, came to ground zero to sign copies of their new, selfpublished book, the kensington rune stone compelling new evidence. Born on may 19, 1880, in what is now south dakota, he was supposedly conceived in nordfjord, norway. Far to the west of vinland which is a free download at amazon and aslo at. If you do, please add the information to the article. Kensington runestone revisited research minnesota historical. Home swedishamerican historical quarterly north park university the kensington runestone. In 2005, the professor was in complete agreement the dotted r on the kensington rune stone proved runologically the artifact was of medieval origin. There is lore from the poetic and prayers for many deities.
As a cultural symbol, minnesotas rune stone tells us a great deal about the aspirations, the anxieties, and the values of midwesterners. In 1898, a swedish immigrant farmer was clearing his land in westcentral minnesota, near kensington, when he found a tombstoneshaped stone that was covered with unintelligible carved figures, resembling old scandinavian runes. Compelling new evidence by richard nielsen 20050101 on. Coauthor richard nielsen is an amateur linguist who has been studying the runes on the kensington stone since about 1985. Coauthors geologist scott wolter and engineer richard nielsen present the evidence of their collective 25 years of research on the artifact. Key to the secret history of north america will be released in may of this year. Kensington runestone authenticity testing also used on dead. Compelling new evidence, isnt cited as part of the literature, yet scholar.
In a new book coming out in november of 2005, the kensington runestone. Nielsens book, nielsen, richard and scott wolter 2006, the kensington rune stone compelling new evidence, lake superior agate publishing, 574 pages. Why the kensington runestone is a fake newscut minnesota. Black agate runes available for download and read online in other formats. Historians can be wrong and we should always be open to new evidence. 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. Richard nielsen author of the kensington rune stone. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. If you are interested you should download a copy of thomas meierdings 1993. Kensington rune stone the beat the gmat forum expert. A runic inscription was found near kensington minnesota, usa in 1898. Nielsen and wolter include a satisfactory map as part of their compelling new evidence. It is a copy of a john steward photo taken in 1899. 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.
Holvik had forged a lifelong bond with norwegian american culture. If you havent met him before, hes a character who pops up occasionally in the authors lasser series, to become quite an icon in his own right, with a growing army of fans, and its fantastic to have a book just about him, what he stands for, and. Unfortunately i dont see this information in the article. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Richard nielsen has hit the scene, which seems to demonstrate conclusively that the kensington runestone. The kensington runestone if you visited the newport tower website newport tower link you will understand how the kensington runestone fits into that puzzle. Calcite weathering and the age of the kensington rune stone. According to richard nielson and scott wolter the kensington rune stone. New evidence presented in dassel on the authenticity of the.
The kensington runestone, supposedly an account of fourteenthcentury norse explorers in america, was shipped overseas from the private runestone museum in alexandria, minnesota, in late fall for an exhibition entitled the riddle of the kensington runestone. Calcite weathering and the age of the kensington rune. Rune stone enthusiasts frequently claim there is a conspiracy to hide the truth about the real history of north america. 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. On it is inscribed the description of precolumbian peoples arrival to american lands. Nielsen, along with scott wolter, a geologist and petrographer from st. Richard nielsen, a ma terials science engineer, had doubts about many of the.
The arabic numbering system on the kensington rune stone. As the newport tower was used to establish the location of one of the most important locations of the early inhabitants of north america inspiration peak, the kensington runestone is. Nielsen s clincher, delivered in a slide show at the center, was the presence on the stone of a character known as a dottedr, which he said links the stone to the swedish island. Richard nielsen, published in the kensington rune stone.
In korean, there are constructions in which nominais in nominative case do not behave as subjects, and nomin ais in some nonnominative case, e. 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. Richard nielsen, who together coauthored the book the kensington rune stone. Artists try to reclaim a crimeridden corner of kensington.