The American Runestone

Season 2

Actor Peter Stormare's personal and often humorous journey through Minnesota to learn the truth about the Kensington Runestone, a disputed proof that vikings discovered America, through meetings with scholars, skeptics and sensationalists.

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6 Episodes

Digging Deep
E1
Digging DeepPeter and Elroy start their archeological dig at Runestone Hill. They also meet Darwin who takes them to the cemetery where his grandfather is buried.
Face the Facts
E2
Face the FactsAs the excavation continues, Peter and Elroy return to their investigation to clear Olof's name. They meet a professor who gives them new knowledge of the area and his tribe.
A Journey to the Not So Far East
E3
A Journey to the Not So Far EastWith many new clues to follow, they head to the East Coast to take a closer look at engravings that may provide more answers. They also meet the historian Sturla Ellingvåg, who takes them on a boat trip.
Flip the Coin
E4
Flip the CoinFinally they get to see the famous Maine Penny and the visit to the Maine State Museum opens their eyes to new possibilities. Afterwards they meet the anthropologist Harald Prins.
Whodunit
E5
WhodunitAfter an intense search for more hard evidence, Peter and Elroy choose to go in a different direction with the investigation. Each object leads them deeper into a web of mysterious symbols and conspiracies.
No Stone Left Unturned
E6
No Stone Left UnturnedThe East Coast adventure is coming to an end. Peter and Elroy reflect on what they have found and learned along the way, while a new plan begins to take shape.