Hi, I'm a 23 year old student and a history enthusiast. I listen to black/folk metal mostly.
I've been going through this forum for some time, taking an interest to reading some threads here and there but I didn't feel I could join considering I'm french by nationality and the forum hardly seems to take into account the Germanic side of France, Alsace-Lorraine of course, but also the northern tip (flemish) and even Normandy (sure there is no German surviving dialect there, but a quick look at the peoples' phenotype, history and cultural interests would suggest strong Germanic roots).
Yet I am very Germanic and proud of this heritage. My mother isn't French but American, and she's 100% Germanic from such countries as Norway (mostly), Germany, Denmark and England. My french father is of Norman, Walloon and Breton origins. Hence I consider myself to be more Germanic than anything else, physically I resemble the nordid type. English is the only Germanic language I speak fluently but I am very much interested in Germanic mythology and history, as well as in ethnic questions.
Yet I might need to add that I'm a devout french patriot. There are many things wrong with this country now but the history and culture make me proud of being a part of it. I also admire most European countries and cultures.
As added info, my genealogical records suggest quite firmly that I'm a direct descendant of Edward Longshanks, which makes me a descendant of William the Conqueror and Rollo. On another branch, I'm a descendant of Charlemagne and Charles Martel. These informations add to my personal concerns on my Germanic heritage.
I'll be eager to read and participate in threads concerning history and religion, and even politics. I've already learned a lot here as an anonymous visitor, and look forward to seeing more.
Cheers!
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