Last August I attended the Atlantic Conference in Nova Scotia and met many of the world's leading experts in the study of pre-Columbian contact in America. This year the conference is being held on-line and is this coming weekend. The list of speakers is very impressive, and I've already learned a ton from watching some of the presentations. The on-line connections are simple to make--just go here:
http://www.atlanticconference.org/
Enjoy!
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.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Stoughton and Westborough, MA Events
I'll be giving a talk about "Cabal of the Westford Knight" at Stoughton Library, Th, 10/1, 7:00. And a booksigning at Tatnuck Books in Westborough, Sat, 10/3, 1:00-3:00.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Cranston, RI Booksigning
I'll be signing copies of Cabal of the Westford Knight at the Cranston, RI Borders, 1:00-3:00, on Saturday, September 26.
Friday, September 18, 2009
History Channel Documentary
The History Channel will be airing a documentary Sunday, 9/20 at 8:00 entitled "Holy Grail in America." The title is overly-sensationalized, but the documentary does a good job focusing on the various sites and artifacts--most of which are discussed in "Cabal of the Westford Knight"--that evidence medieval exploration of America. I am interviewed discussing the Westford Knight and Boat Stone carvings. I think the show will be repeated frequently over the coming months. Good to see this subject getting the attention it deserves!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Dunstable Library 9/17
I'll be discussing the research behind "Cabal of the Westford Knight" at the Dunstable (MA) Library, Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Quincy Library; Danvers Library; Braintree B&N
A busy week for appearances:
Tuesday, 8/18, 7:00 for a talk at the Crane Library in Quincy, MA.
Wednesday, 8/19, 7;00 for a talk at the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers, MA.
Thursday, 8/20, 5:00-7:00 for a booksigning at the B&N in Braintree, MA.
Tuesday, 8/18, 7:00 for a talk at the Crane Library in Quincy, MA.
Wednesday, 8/19, 7;00 for a talk at the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers, MA.
Thursday, 8/20, 5:00-7:00 for a booksigning at the B&N in Braintree, MA.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Portland, ME and Cranston, RI
I'll be appearing in Portland, Maine and Cranston, Rhode Island this weekend for booksignings. The Portland event is on Friday night, Aug. 14, at 6:00 at Books Etc in Falmouth, ME. On Saturday Aug. 15 I'll be at the Borders in Cranston at 1:00.
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