Also known as the Quidnessett Rock, the Narragansett Runestone is a 2.5-ton slab of metasandstone inscribed with two rows of symbols, which have been the subject of heavy debate. Some believe that these symbols were inscribed by hundreds of years ago by either Native Americans or Vikings. Others have suggested that they're not ancient runes but rather more recent additions.
November 28, 2021
Gainesville, Georgia
A mysterious inscription may hold a clue about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke.
Stoneham, Massachusetts
This headstone-like marker inscribed with three words has been an utter mystery for over a century.
Ilulissat, Greenland
A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.
Galveston, Texas
The statue, located at a mansion-turned-emancipation museum, honors Galveston’s history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.
Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.
Raiatea, French Polynesia
This sacred enclave was once considered the religious center of Eastern Polynesia.
Prestatyn, Wales
A sculpture of a partly-buried Roman helmet commemorates a North Wales town’s connection with its Roman past.
Green Island, Taiwan
The ruins of a prehistoric village hide on a remote Taiwanese island.
