The topics you have mentioned are extremely fascinating for me too. I think I should pick up a habit (and this goes for my other groups too): whenever I find something on the Net or on books, instead of just gazing at it and saying "Coooool", I should go and post it on AW. No matter how random, LOL!!

Lately I'm feeling a bit useless on Angelcynn, because I realize that despite my love for the subject I actually know very little about it, compared to other historical subjects, and so cannot often contribute something meaningful. I'd rather sit at the foot of those who know better, but I realize that I can't just do that, LOL!

And yes, mead is delicious. Hard to find, at least where I live, but worth a search. Celtic fairs are a good place to find it. :D