Why is it called The Shire?
In this interesting feature, Tolkien scholar Michael Martinez answers what on the surface seems a very simple question:...
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Some speculation about Tolkien’s The Fall of Arthur
As you’re probably aware, Harper Collins is publishing J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fall of Arthur in May 2013. Edited...
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Hall of Fire this weekend: the Riders of Rohan
Later today, Hall of Fire returns to chatting about the Lord of the Rings with the second chapter...
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The tragedy of Gilraen, Aragorn’s mother
I quite enjoyed this short piece explaining the sacrifice that Gilraen, the mother of Aragorn, makes for her...
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Kiwis divided over value for money from Hobbit films
A new survey shows New Zealanders are divided on whether the Government’s subsidy to ensure the Hobbit was...
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Dominic Monaghan’s Wild Things on Australian ABC2 tonight!
Dominic Monaghan’s Wild Things will be screening on ABC2 tonight in Australia at 7.30pm. If you’re not sure...
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