Tolkien News

Press Release: Tolkien Society Launches New Website

PRESS RELEASE – 6 APRIL 2014 The Tolkien Society has launched its brand new website with a modern feel and clear design. The first redesign of the website for a decade, its vibrant appearance seeks […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 2942 – The Hobbit March 31 – April 6 Bilbo and Gandalf take their leave at last of Beorn It was spring, and fair one with mild weathers and a bright sun, before Bilbo […]

Tolkien-inspired Street Names in Australia

Due to the success of Peter Jackson’s trilogies set in Tolkien’s world, Middle-earth, New Zealand is now a required visit for Tolkien fans all around the world. But be careful, because it seems that Australia […]

Devilish Dental Care Taking Dive!

It’s no secret that villains have long suffered under deplorable health conditions. However, with the recent passing of the late Lord Sauron, it seems his former followers are facing a new field of fighting. Baddies […]

SAM CAUGHT MAKING INSTANT POTATOES!

Hobbiton is reeling today with potentially crushing allegations directed at Mayor Samwise (“Sam”) Gamgee. Ted Sandyman, local miller, told the Arda Daily Times that he personally witnessed Gamgee preparing INSTANT potatoes for a recent dinner […]

Arda Daily Times

Citizens of Middle-earth beware! There is a new tabloid magazine called Arda Daily Times and it is not holding back! All the juiciest secrets and shocking stories you’ve always wanted to know about your favorite characters are […]

“A Tolkienist’s Perspective” Shares “A Journey to Oxford”

James Moffett, author of A Tolkienist’s Perspective blog, recently took us along on his journey to Oxford. In “A Journey to Oxford: A Tolkienist’s Pilgrimage,” Moffett shares a very personal account of his experiences walking […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings March 24 Frodo and Samwise make their last journey to the feet of Mount Doom The Host camps in the Desolation of the Morannon March 25 The […]

Call for Papers: Neglected Aspects of Middle-earth

As reported on the homepage of the German Tolkien Society, the Dutch Tolkien Society has sent out a call for papers on ‘neglected aspects of Middle-earth’ for their upcoming Lembas Extra magazine. Topics can range […]

Get Talking Tolkien on our New Google+ Community Page!

Today is Tolkien Reading Day! The One Ring has been destroyed, Sauron is vanquished, and the Gondorian New Year is here! To celebrate, we’re launching our very own Google+ Community Page. What we at Middle-earth […]