"Called the ""Reader's Digest of New England Archaeology,"" by experts in the field, this book covers all finds and sits by amateur and professional ancient artifact hunters since America was first settled. Hundreds of messages were cut into stone by unknown ancient settlers. Carved faces, well-made homes of rock, Celtic ritual sites, dolmens, and other ancient remnants are scattered throughout the New England states, making it quite apparent that visitors from other lands lived here hundreds of years before Columbus discovered America. Ancient coins, weapons, lamps, containers and art objects have been uncovered as well -- all well documented and described, with photos in this fascinating book."

In New England today there are megalithic stones, stone chambers and structures, carvings and petroglyphs, even an unidentified skeleton in armor that defy easy explanation. From Maine to Massachusetts, this work examines various unexplained historical remains in New England, exploring not only the layout and dimensions of such sites--some reminiscent of Stonehenge with their huge stones, astronomical alignments and undiscovered purposes--but also the history and possible explanations for their existence. Theories regarding Norse, Phoenician, Irish, Celtic and Native American origins are presented here in an impartial and logical manner. Sites discussed include Dighton Rock in Berkley, Massachusetts; Newport Tower in Newport, Rhode Island; the Bellows Falls Petroglyphs in Bellows Falls, Vermont; and Mystery Hill in North Salem, New Hampshire (also known as America's Stonehenge), with expanded coverage new to this edition. An appendix provides information regarding sites open to the public.

"It may seem like clambakes, the Red Sox, and the Patriots define New England, but boy did the Pilgrims land in one very strange spot! These six states are filled with odd curiosities and bizarre legends, such as the elusive Vermont hum, the hibernating hill folk, hillside whale tales, and the Holy Land (yes, you read that right). Tongue-in-cheek and filled with dry wit, this is a journey you'll not soon forget."--P. [4] of cover.

"An award-winning book about the travels and battles of the Vikings in North America, taken from ancient Norwegian writings. Evidence is presented on how and why the Vikings' ""Vinland"" was actually Cape Cod, and could not have been anywhere else. Indian histories also reveal Viking landings here, as do recently discovered artifacts. This book traces Vikings and Indians in battle up through King Philip's War."

Ancient Stone Mysteries of New England - Discovering Ancient History All Around Us A Journey Into Stonework With Author And Researcher Mike Luoma. WITH MORE THAN 500 BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS We may be re-discovering possibly ancient stonework all around us in New England... and beyond. Maybe that's why you're looking at this book. Maybe you've come across mysterious stonework or know someone who has... and you want to know more. Maybe you've found you don't know as much as you once thought you did about the ancient stonework of New England. That's what this book is about. This could be ancient Indigenous Stonework. Author and Researcher Mike Luoma shares the personal story of his first two years of exploration and discovery of possibly sacred stone sites throughout New England, experiencing potential Ceremonial Stone Landscapes and more. Mike relates his impressions from each visit, as well as research and knowledge gained in his efforts to understand the sites' meanings and histories. Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Books Burlington, Vermont Glowinthedarkradio.com Cover Photos and Design by Mike Luoma Copyright 2022 by Michael Luoma. All Rights Reserved.

An Excerpt from ANCIENT STONE MYSTERIES OF NEW ENGLAND: DISCOVERING ANCIENT HISTORY ALL AROUND US - A Journey into Stonework with Author and Researcher Mike Luoma, which itself features over 500 black-and-white photographs (AncientStoneMysteries.com). This excerpt publication reproduces the chapter SUMMER OF STONE CHAMBERS - with photographs in FULL COLOR. We may be re-discovering possibly ancient stonework all around us in New England. In the complete book, author and researcher Mike Luoma shares the personal story of his first two years of exploration and discovery of possibly sacred stone sites throughout New England, experiencing potential Ceremonial Stone Landscapes. Mike relates impressions from each visit, as well as research and knowledge gained in his efforts to understand the sites' meanings and histories. This publication feature one chapter from the book with its over 25 illustrations in full color.