I'll be discussing Cabal of the Westford Knight and the artifacts that comprise the story at:
1. Duxbury Library, Sunday, Jan. 17, at 2:00.
2. Manchester, MA Library, Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30.
The Newport Tower
Medieval stone tower ... in Rhode Island. Does it look like any other Colonial structure you've seen? Recent carbon dating of the mortar indicates 1400s construction date (see post below).
The Westford Knight Sword
Medieval Battle Sword ... in Westford, Massachusetts. Can anyone deny the pommel, hilt and blade punch-marked into the bedrock?
The Spirit Pond Rune Stone
Medieval Inscription ... in Maine, near Popham Beach. Long passed off as a hoax, but how many people know the Runic language? And how is it that some of the Runic characters match rare runes on inscriptions found in Minnesota and Rhode Island? Carbon-dating of floorboards at nearby long house date to 1405.
The Narragansett Rune Stone
Medieval Inscription ... in Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. This Runic inscription is only visible for twenty minutes a day at low tide--is this also the work of a modern-day, Runic-speaking hoaxster?
The Westford Boat Stone
Medieval Ship Carving ... in Westford, MA. Found near the Westford Knight site. Weathering patterns of carving are consistent with that of 600-year-old artifact. And why would a Colonial trail-marker depict a knorr, a 14th-century ship?
The Kensington Rune Stone
Medieval Inscription... in Minnesota. Forensic geology confirms the carvings predate European settlement of Minnesota--so did Runic-speaking Native Americans carve it?
The Hooked X Rune
Medieval Runic Character ... on inscriptions found in Maine, Minnesota and Rhode Island. But this rare rune was only recently found in Europe. This conclusively disproves any hoax theory while also linking these three artifacts together.
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My husband and I just finished watching a History Channel program on the Kensington Rune Stone, the Newport Tower, and other evidence of the possible existence in the U.S. of the Knights Templar in the 1300's and 1400's. When I saw you on the show commenting on the Westford Knight Sword, I couldn't help but wonder if you are the David Brody I used to work with at a law firm in Washington, D.C. many, many years ago with Jeff and Charis. Even if you aren't (but I strongly suspect you are, so congratulations on your success!), I plan to read your book. It sounds wonderful! We'd love to make a trip to see all these fabulous artifacts one of these days. --Elaine
Hi Elaine:
I did work in DC as a law clerk while in law school in 1986-87. Does that sync up with your memory? In any event, welcome to what I think is a pretty fascinating subject!
Best,
Dave
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