such as my family is can never really know it's roots. Except. Best as I can figure, we go back at least to Celtic origins, which gave rise or influenced many of the cultures in Europe. Regardless of my mangled heritage, I have been interested in the Vikings since an early age, as well as the Greeks, Romans, Mesopotamians, Egyptians and, to a lesser degree, the Japanese and Chinese. Each of these cultures/societies contributed to the world we know today. I hope to learn more of this particular culture, which is why I joined, of course. :)