The Shire’s Military Structure?
They are (or were) a little people, about half our height […] have long clever brown fingers, good-natured faces, and laugh deep fruity laughs The Hobbit, ‘An Unexpected Party’, Chapter I Ranks of skilled archers […]
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An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth – May 19, 2014
The gang’s all here! This adorable piece by DeviantArtist navy-lock features the nine members of the fellowship from The Lord of the Rings and the fourteen members of the company of adventurers from The Hobbit. […]
Happy Birthday to Our Own Arwen Kester!
Happy birthday to one of Middle-earth News’ finest! Our own Arwen Kester celebrates her “coming of age” as she turns 33 years old today. As our fearless leader, she plays a vital role both behind-the-scenes […]
Tolkien the Overlooked Poet
Some readers who are new to Tolkien complain about the songs and poems in the books, perhaps thinking that they are not important to the story. But Sarah Wesson, author of the Earful of Cider […]
Book Recommendations: For Those who are Hobbits
With so many books dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien and his work, there is something out there for every fan. Maybe you feel curious and want to learn more about the hobbit way a life, or […]
David Day’s ‘The Hobbit Companion’
Published in 1997, The Hobbit Companion by David Day with illustrations by Lidia Postma is a book all about the meanings behind the words Tolkien created. With sections about hobbit history, Frodo Baggins, Bag End and […]
This Week in Middle-earth
Year 2941 – The Hobbit October 30 Bilbo finds and opens the Secret Door Soon he saw the orange ball of the sun sinking towards the level of his eyes. He went to the opening […]
This Week in Middle-earth
Year 2941 – The Hobbit October 6 Thorin requests supplies at Lake-town At the end of a fortnight Thorin began to think of departure. While the enthusiasm still lasted in the town was the time […]
Feast Week Day 6: The Feast of Tom Bombadil Day 2
Hey! now! Come hoy now! Whither do you wander? Up, down, near or far, here, there or yonder? Sharp-ears, Wise-nose, Swish-tail and Bumpkin, White-socks my little lad, and old Fatty Lumpkin! The Fog on the […]
Feast Week, Day 4: Farmer Maggot’s Feast
During September 25, Frodo, Sam, and Pippin arrived at Farmer Maggot’s, who was the master of Bamfurlong in Marish. “In a short while fourteen sat down to eat. There was beer in plenty, and a […]
