The Kensington Runestone

There are numerous theories about the first authentic discoverer of America: Leif Eriksson and his brothers in the 11th century; 985. A. D. the Viking Bjarn Herlufsson; or maybe Irish monks? This stone is one of the most astonishing fi nds. Most of the scientists suppose that it is a forgery from 19th century. But recent examinations resulted that it is an authentic document. The stone measures about 1 meter in height, 50 cm in breadth and is 10 cm thick. It weights 100 kg. It was found in 1898 by Olof Ohman, Swedish migrators and farmer in Kensington, Minnesota.