Wandering the World and Works of JRR Tolkien

The anticipation is building as we approach the release of Amazon Prime’s second season of Rings of Power! Join me on an epic journey as we countdown the days together, culminating in a live stream watch party for episode 1 (sign up for that h…

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"Who is Tom Bombadil?" —Frodo, Fellowship of the Ring This post was adapted from episode #167 of the Lore of the Rings Podcast. Listen to the full episode here. Who is Tom Bombadil? Among the many characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s T…

Tolkien's Middle-earth is a world rich with history, lore, and fascinating creatures. Among the most intriguing are the Barrow-wights, malevolent spirits that inhabit the ancient burial mounds known as the Barrow-downs. In this blog post, we'll expl…

"Turn the veil all to glass and silver . . . a far green country . . . under a swift sunrise." — JRR Tolkien | Fellowship of the Ring | "Fog on the Barrow-downs" This post is adapted from episode #165 of Lore of the R…

“I endured him as long as I could, but the truth was desperately important, and in the end I had to be harsh.” —Gandalf | Fellowship of the Ring | A Shadow of the Past This post contains affiliate links. I recommend these produ…

“I gave Hope to the Dúnedain, I have kept no hope for myself.” —Aragorn’s mother | Lord of the Rings | Appendix A Don’t become a fan like a Star Wars fan In recent years, the fanbase for Star Wars has turned a…

“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.” —Frodo | Fellowship of the Ring | The Council of Elrond “Not all those who wander are lost.” —Gandalf | Fellowship of the Ring | Strider   Mae g'ovan…