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Join Emily and Frank as they explore the link between honeymoons and mead, an alcoholic beverage made from – you guessed it – honey! Kidnapping, Valhalla, monastery profit margins, the Victorian period, and Niagara Falls all factor into the story. Romance? Not so much … until more modern times.
Links & Additional Resources:
On the history of honeymoons:
Where Does the Term “Honeymoon” Come From? via mentalfloss.com
Honeymoon via Wikipedia
The Sweet (and Not So Sweet) Origins of the Honeymoon via Families.com
History of the Honeymoon via WeddingNight.com
Some general statistics on the current honeymoon (and wedding) industry via about.com
On the history of mead:
The Past, Present and Future of Mead via Medovina.com
A Brief History of Mead via Sky River Brewing
Mead via Wikipedia
History of Mead via Beer100.com
The History and Magic of Mead via Shedrums.com
Read about the antibiotic qualities of mead via Business Insider