Michelle,One of my particular fascinations is to trace a single song or family of songs from a certain point in history to the present. "The Royal Albion" through to "The Streets of laredo" or "Rosin The Bow" through to " Acres of Clams".
A scholarly effort I'm sure but a fun one, For me anyway, but then I think sailing wooden boats is great fun.
What do I know, at my age I'm lucky I remeber to breathe.
Regards,
Don