Links to other sites on the Web
Links to other sites on the Web
THE KENSINGTON RUNESTONE
The full text of the 1910 Minnesota Historical Society Report on the Kensington Runestone
More from the same site, including illustrations from the MHS report
Biography of the report's author Newton H Winchell, in the form of a memorial given on his passing.
The Kensington Runestone Homepage: Many sites have dead links to Billy Hoyt's page which has a new home
A well developed argument against authenticity by Timothy Mills
Another good site at the universtiy of Iowa - part of a class on 'cult archaeology'
A critical review of Landesverk's book on the KRS by Matt Armstrong
A quite different take on the Runestone, and Viking exploration in general
Brief, but with a good bibliography
Yuri Kuchinsky - outspoken advocate of the Stone
Press release by Cornell regarding Robert Hall's book on the Kensington Stone
Article on the runestone by Alexandria Television Station
KRS FAQ
1998 Minnesota Public Radio piece on the KRS (includes Real Audio)
"The Riddle of the Kensington Stone, Saturday Evening Post, Vol. 221, August 21, 1948.
RUNES
The various types of rune used from the Older Futhark through the 18th century
From the above site, the 18th century Dalarna rune - according to one source a variation on these runes was used to create the KRS
A paper on runic inscriptions by Hugh Whinfrey
Your name in Runes
Excellent reference on rune - including most common forms, history and examples
VIKINGS
Background on early Viking settlements
Canadian Geographic article: The Vikings: They Got Here First, But Why Didn't They Stay?
Smithsonian exhibit - Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
Basic info on Norse exploration to Canada, with excellent links
The Search for Vinland: on the trail of the Vikings (Oceans, sept/oct, 1985)
Article on possible Viking sites in North America, including the KRS and Spirt Pond runestones
MISC
Epigraphy: an overview of the study of rock carvings, particularly in America
A history of Douglas County
An obituary on Robert Hall from Cornell University
Gloria Farley - excerpts from In Plain Sight,including a chapter on the Heavener Runestone
Heavener Runestone: a monument to La Salle?
Our Lady of the Runestone Catholic Church
1498 Letter from John Day to the Lord Grand Admiral (Columbus?) mentioning the Inventio Fortunata
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