Americas

The most notable and ‘dangerous’ Viking artifact in America, according to forensic geologist Scott Wolter, is the controversial Heavener Runestone, located in Oklahoma. The Heavener Runestone Heavener Runestone contains inscriptions that strangely resemble medieval Scandinavian runes and could indicate Viking exploration far beyond Greenland and Iceland, even as far as Oklahoma. This particular artifact has been labelled controversial due to challenging traditional narratives of European exploration of the ‘New World’. Wolter’s video documentary raises serious questions about controversial artifacts and evidence from pre-Columbian contact. Questions may also be asked about the credibility of the archaeologists who make decisions and offer opinions without subjecting their conclusions to peer review. The video also examines whether the carved symbols on the runestone can