The Kensington Runestone - hoaxes, Templars and the Holy Grail

This time, we will look at the infamous Kensington Runestone found in the USA and the claims made by Scott Wolter from America Unearthed. Is the stone evidence of templars and Scandinavians in the US? Or is it a creation in modern times? In Digging up Ancient Aliens, our host Fredrik uses his background in archaeology to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between in popular media, such as Ancient Aliens, Ancient Apocalypse, and many other places.In this episode:What is the Kensington Runestone? 00:01:51Let the runes speak 00:07:39New or old Swedish? 00:21:31The hooked X does not mark the spot 00:26:37Numbers and runes 00:32:51Kensington runestone and archaeology 00:45:22KRS and geology 00:49:49River kings without rivers 00:54:24Here come the templars 00:56:24Why and who? 01:04:15Find the transcript and sources for this episode here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-70-the-kensington-runestoneHistourian Support the show!We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon hereMember Portal Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: [email protected]: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merchBecome a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here Image in cover art: Lorie Shaull from