The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Movies, Art, Literature, Gaming 
Can you remember how old you were when you first read The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings? For most, if not all, of us, these stories changed our lives dramatically, no matter what […]
10th August, 3019 [The Lord of the Rings] Funeral of King Théoden But Merry stood at the foot of the green mound, and he wept, and when the song was ended he arose and cried: […]
1st August, 2941 Saruman agrees to an attack on Dol Guldur In the late summer of that same year Gandalf had at last prevailed upon Saruman and the White Council to attack Dol Guldur. [The […]
The Mythgard Institute is offering two twelve week courses on Tolkien this Autumn. Philology Through Tolkien is an introduction to comparative philology through Tolkien’s life and works. Students will study old Germanic languages and their literatures and cover […]
Last time, the article series Women and Chauvinism in Middle-earth discussed the role of Eowyn and her relationship with Theoden. This time, I want to examine Galadriel as presented in the Lord of the Rings. […]
Have you ever felt as if you’re in the Shire while sitting in your garden? Or suddenly understood how strenuous Frodo’s journey to Mordor must have been, every time you get up far too early […]
25th July, 2941 [The Hobbit] Gandalf leaves and the remaining company enters Mirkwood “Good-bye then, and really good-bye!” said Gandalf, and he turned his horse and rode down into the West. But he could not […]
15th July, 2941 [The Hobbit] Thorin and Company leave Beorn’s in the afternoon “That is all the advice I can give you. Beyond the edge of the forest I cannot help you much; you must […]
The representation of female characters in Middle-earth is not only a complex and controversial topic, but also of great significance and interest for many readers, men and women alike. Hence, in the new article series […]
Doll Divine (who also have a Hobbit Scene Maker) recently added a Dwarf Scene Maker, a dress-up game that invites you to to create your own Dwarf character. The possibilities are practically endless, and it has […]
