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As theories of its origin abound, what does future hold for Narragansett Rune Stone?
The Providence Journal ^
| 06 July 2013
| RICHARD C. DUJARDIN
Posted on 07/08/2013 6:58:42 PM PDT by Theoria
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Archaeologists at the School of Oceanography have examined the Narragansett Rune Stone, which some believe was engraved by Vikings. The massive stone disappeared from the shoreline last August but was recovered by the Attorney General's office.
A "hooked X" appears on the Narragansett Rune Stone. Some say the character links the Rhode Island rock with the Kensington Runestone in Minnesota, and by extension the Knights Templar, a secretive European sect.
Brothers and amateur archaeologists Stephen and Peter DiMarzo, at the stone tower in Touro Park, in Newport, think the stone should reside at Scalabrini Villa Health Care Center in North Kingstown.
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posted on
07/08/2013 6:58:42 PM PDT
by
Theoria
To: SunkenCiv
Templar/Rune/vikings/Mellon/Ruin stone ping.
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posted on
07/08/2013 6:59:28 PM PDT
by
Theoria
To: Theoria; StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; decimon; 1010RD; 21twelve; 24Karet; ...
In the background is the Newport Round Tower, which itself has a runic inscription that indicates it used to be the seat of the Bishop; a record of said bishopric survives in the Vatican. Anyone with a brain who's been to the thing and has seen the niches inside knows that is sure as Hell wasn't built as a windmill or any other kind of mill, although it came into use after the better-known settlement of Rhode Island. Anyway, thanks Theoria.
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posted on
07/08/2013 7:15:16 PM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
(McCain or Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
To: SunkenCiv
History Channel had a neat (but typically speculative) special that's available on dvd....
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posted on
07/08/2013 7:19:14 PM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
To: Theoria
I was concerned this was about Dighton Rock. That’s one freaky rock.
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posted on
07/08/2013 7:25:33 PM PDT
by
Oratam
To: Joe 6-pack
Their helmets don’t fit. Look like they’re wearing rocket nose-cones.
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posted on
07/08/2013 7:27:58 PM PDT
by
AnAmericanMother
(Ecce Crucem Domini, fugite partes adversae. Vicit Leo de Tribu Iuda, Radix David, Alleluia!)
To: Theoria
Roberti, the public utilities commissioner, worked for 17 years in the attorney generals office and has considerable expertise on federal and state jurisdiction over submerged lands.He says its easy to see why Mellon, who owns properties in other states, might have thought the rock belonged to him since in some states the property owners rights extend out into the water.
In Rhode Island, however, the state owns the land below the median high tide, putting the rock under state jurisdiction.
Well if RI is like Ohio in this respect I would side with Mellon
Here in Ohio many times you will be taxed on submerged lands that at one time were part of the dry land that you currently own.
Here in Ohio people who own water front property aflected with erosion gradually loose their property to the lake/river through erosion. However their deed will still reflect the original dimensions of their property and their tax assessment will reflect the value of that missing property.
However state and/or Federal law will state that land below the waters edge or mean lake level is state property. The land owner can not build on it or install erosion control with out permits from the Army Corps of Engineers.
So the land owner ends up paying taxes for land that he; doesnt own, doesnt control and cant use.
To avoid paying excess taxes is of course a long and expensive process and you fight the city, county and state all the way because they want your money.
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posted on
07/08/2013 7:38:38 PM PDT
by
Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
To: Oratam
Somebody certainly had quite a story to tell. Shame there is no way today of knowing what they saw.
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posted on
07/08/2013 7:39:17 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
To: Theoria
Nevil Shute's Old Captivity
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posted on
07/08/2013 8:00:00 PM PDT
by
BwanaNdege
("To learn who rules over you simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize"- Voltaire)
To: Theoria
Also some controversy over the origin of this Stone Tower too.
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posted on
07/08/2013 8:30:54 PM PDT
by
VeniVidiVici
(Obama's Enemies List - Yes, you are a crook.)
To: Theoria
Do not fail to read “1492; The Year China Discovered America.”
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posted on
07/08/2013 8:56:59 PM PDT
by
Elsiejay
To: Theoria
That Vikings were here is irrefutable. But Minnesota???
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posted on
07/08/2013 9:00:51 PM PDT
by
ZULU
((See: http://gatesofvienna.net/) Obama, do you hear me?)
To: Theoria
Im not trying to offend anybody. Im just trying to get to the truth of real life. I believe Jesus is a real historical person, a power person, who was teaching the ancient mysteries, and as such he was a threat to the Romans, Wolter said in a recent interview.
Mr. Wolter needs to read his New Testament a little more closely. On the surface, Jesus was killed because He represented a threat to the religious authorities of His day; not the Romans. Rome could’ve cared less about Him. It was the Sanhedrin that had Him crucified.
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posted on
07/08/2013 9:35:53 PM PDT
by
Stingray
(Stand for the truth or you'll fall for anything.)
To: ZULU
“That Vikings were here is irrefutable. But Minnesota???”
What? You’ve never heard of the Minnesota Vikings???
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posted on
07/08/2013 9:39:16 PM PDT
by
Stingray
(Stand for the truth or you'll fall for anything.)
To: Theoria
I saw that episode on the History Channel. Interesting series.
To: Theoria
I watched this Wolter guys series and he's a joke. He makes GIANT leaps and states things as FACTS that are just his speculations. He can't prove anything he says. In my opinion he is a fraud.
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posted on
07/08/2013 10:07:26 PM PDT
by
faucetman
( Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
To: Oratam; BenLurkin
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posted on
07/09/2013 2:50:07 AM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
(McCain or Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
To: Joe 6-pack; AnAmericanMother; Cold Heart; faucetman
I’ve already seen “National Treasure”, so...
;’)
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posted on
07/09/2013 2:50:36 AM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
(McCain or Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
To: Theoria
“One ring to rule them all ...”
To: faucetman
This is not meant to flame you, but if you will, another look at what Wolter does. In my humble opinion, he has gone out of his way and does state that it's only a "
hypothesis." (See: http://www.livescience.com/21490-what-is-a-scientific-hypothesis-definition-of-hypothesis.html)
You may not like his "hypothesis," but I believe he is laying the ground work to support his "hypothesis." On more then one occasion, he has stated "I could be wrong" (in my hypothesis).
Personally, I think that "Hooked {'X'}" has some meat on the bone, so to speak. Wolter seems to be the only one with a so-far working hypothesis, on that subject matter.
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posted on
07/09/2013 5:24:55 AM PDT
by
Stanwood_Dave
("Testilying." Cop's don't lie, they just Testily{ing} as taught in their respected Police Academy.)
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