The Newport Tower

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Upcoming Events--Middleborough and Nashua

I have a booksigning at the Borders in Nashua, NH this Saturday, 11/21, at 2:00. Also, I'll be speaking at the Middleborough Library Tuesday, 11/17, 6:30.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear David, I would love to hear more from you about facts that you have uncovered about "pre-Columbian" and/or Templar exploration of America.... is there any pattern of runes or relics, and where did these "explorers" end up or go?

David Brody said...

There are 2 recently-released books that will give you a good understanding of this topic. My book, "Cabal of the Westford Knight," is historical fiction that delves into all the sites/artifacts and is hopefully a fun ride as well. Scott Wolter's "The Hooked X" is a nonfiction account of his research and is very thorough and informative. Both books are linked on the left margin of this blog.

-Dave

Barbara Poole said...

Hi David, I am the person to whom you wrote this morning, you found through a google alert. I love that, since I use them all the time.

Nice site, and super great photo. I have learned something today.

I'm in Lowell, so not too far from you.

David Brody said...

Hi Barbara. Yes, the Google Alert feature is great. Glad you enjoyed my site, and good luck with your geneological research.