Is The American Runestone coming back?
The American Runestone (2020–2020) — mystery · history on Viaplay
About The American Runestone
The American Runestone ended on November 8, 2020, after airing its second season. The show concluded its run on the Viaplay web channel, with no plans for future episodes. It was a series that explored historical mysteries through a personal lens, engaging viewers with its investigative approach.
The series was a mystery and history program that followed host Peter Stormare on a journey through Minnesota to uncover the truth about the founding of America. Over the course of its two seasons, the show featured meetings with scholars, skeptics, and sensationalists, blending humor with historical inquiry. It aimed to shed light on the origins of American history and the stories behind ancient artifacts.
The cast included Peter Stormare as the host, Elroy Balgaard, and Scott Wolter as a forensic geologist. The show had a runtime of approximately 43 minutes per episode.
The American Runestone episode schedule
12 aired
Aired · 12
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2020 | S2·E6 | No Stone Left Unturned |
| November 8, 2020 | S2·E5 | Whodunit |
| November 8, 2020 | S2·E4 | Flip the Coin |
| November 8, 2020 | S2·E3 | A Journey to the Not So Far East |
| November 8, 2020 | S2·E2 | Face the Facts |
| November 8, 2020 | S2·E1 | Digging Deep |
| June 21, 2020 | S1·E6 | The Discovery |
| June 21, 2020 | S1·E5 | Don't Worry, Be Happy |
| June 21, 2020 | S1·E4 | One, Two, Three, Archeology |
| June 21, 2020 | S1·E3 | To Decode the Stone |
| June 21, 2020 | S1·E2 | Skeleton in the Closet |
| June 21, 2020 | S1·E1 | Stones Don't Lie |
