> They expanded the search to include other Germanic relatives, such as Icelandic and older forms of German, to shed light on Old English. Interesting, is this

> They expanded the search to include other Germanic relatives, such as Icelandic and older forms of German, to shed light on Old English. Interesting, is this 17th century German fandom the basis of Tolkien's work? His Middle Earth was so fleshed out, I guess it would make sense. > By 1720 intellectual interest in England had turned to Druidry, Celtic heritage, Stonehenge, and the imaginary world of Phoenician Druids bringing the Abrahamic religion to Britain, complete with chariot races around Stonehenge. Reminds me, of the Hindu Nationalists view of history. Maybe not in form but in motivation. State/Church wanting to found its origins in itself.