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This Week in Middle-earth – Special Edition

Welcome to a special edition of This Week in Middle-earth! With Tolkien Week, Hobbit Day, and Feast Week right around the corner, the list of happenings within Middle-earth grows by leaps and bounds. While a […]

This Week in Middle-earth

13th September, 2951 [The Lord of the Rings] Aragorn goes out into the Wild   13th September, 3019 [The Lord of the Rings] Celeborn and Galadriel depart, the others set out for Rivendell But at […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

This would be an amazing baby shower/birth gift for LOTR-loving parents! Etsy shop owner averyrayne painstakingly burns every detail by hand and seals The One (teething) Ring with baby-safe wood sealant. This necklace will last through the […]

This Week in Middle-earth

6th September, 2941 [The Hobbit] Bilbo learns how to make his way through Thranduil’s Caverns   6th September, 3019 [The Lord of the Rings] They (the Travellers) halt in the sight of the Mountain of […]

TORn Now Accepting Submissions for Their “Rewrite Tolkien” Contest!

Have you ever wondered what The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings might read like had they been written by a different author? TheOneRing.net wants you to use your imagination and find out! The […]

MIDDLE-EARTH™ Wine Uncorked: An Exclusive Interview

“Come on, come in! Welcome, welcome. Oh, here we are. Tea? Or maybe something a little stronger? I’ve got a few bottles of the Old Wineyard left. 1296. Very good year. Almost as old as […]

An Exclusive Look into Arda University

Ever read Tolkien’s work and find yourself asking questions but are unsure as to where you can find the answers? Have no fear, there’s a new Tolkien-inspired meta blog in town and it covers all things […]

100% Middle-earth: New Tourism Campaign for New Zealand

New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud, home to approximately 60 million sheep, and Middle-earth. At least, that is what everyone associates New Zealand with these days. Ever since The Lord of the […]

This Week in Middle-earth

28 August, 3019 [The Lord of the Rings] The travellers overtake Saruman Saruman turns towards the Shire As they came out again into the open country at sundown they overtook an old man leaning on […]

Elvish-Speakers Sought for a National Denny’s Commercial

“Gandalf, what’s the Elvish word for ‘Denny’s’?” If you’re an Elvish-speaking Tolkien fan, here’s a chance to show off your skill! The Cast Station is currently looking for men and women who speak Elvish to […]