Articles related to "Rohan"
Ferthu Theoden Hal!
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
The Sauron Strategies: One War to Win Them All, Except...
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
Strasbourg
Strasbourg, the capital of the French province of Alsace-Lorraine, provides an enjoyable combination of German architecture and order and French charm and elegance.
france • strasbourg • strasbourg cathedral • la petite france • strasbourg canals
Strasbourg, the capital of the French province of Alsace-Lorraine, provides an enjoyable combination of German architecture and order and French charm and elegance.
france • strasbourg • strasbourg cathedral • la petite france • strasbourg canals
Ghan-Buri-Ghan, Where Are You?
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
Under-dogs of Middle-earth
One staple of modern film and fantasy is the tale of the under-dog - the poor bloke for whom there apparently is no hope. JRR Tolkien drew from the ancient texts he studied to craft stories of the under-dogs of Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • lord of the rings • aragorn • rohan
One staple of modern film and fantasy is the tale of the under-dog - the poor bloke for whom there apparently is no hope. JRR Tolkien drew from the ancient texts he studied to craft stories of the under-dogs of Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • lord of the rings • aragorn • rohan
Which parts of Middle-earth will we not see?
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
Hey guys, how's the weather down there?
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette became queen when France was deteriorating into revolution. Blamed for all of France's misfortunes, she has been widely misunderstood since her death.
marie antoinette • king louis xvi • french revolution • france • scapegoat
Marie Antoinette became queen when France was deteriorating into revolution. Blamed for all of France's misfortunes, she has been widely misunderstood since her death.
marie antoinette • king louis xvi • french revolution • france • scapegoat
Resurrecting Dale, City of A Thousand Untold Stories
An examination of the events and peoples connected with the city of Dale, and some of the possibilities Tolkien would have considered had he devoted more time to its history and kings.
dale • erebor • tolkien • the hobbit • the lord of the rings
An examination of the events and peoples connected with the city of Dale, and some of the possibilities Tolkien would have considered had he devoted more time to its history and kings.
dale • erebor • tolkien • the hobbit • the lord of the rings
Homeschooling English Projects Based on LOTR
Ideas for exploring literature and language from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, for younger and older homeschoolers.
jrr tolkien • the lord of the rings • lotr • homeschooling projects • lotr essay topics
Ideas for exploring literature and language from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, for younger and older homeschoolers.
jrr tolkien • the lord of the rings • lotr • homeschooling projects • lotr essay topics
Of Thegns and Kings and Rangers and Things
The fall of the kingdom of Arnor brought about an end to the kingship of the Heirs of Isildur. But an examination of the Rangers and the role they played in Eriador reveals some interesting possibilities about how the Heirs of Isildur may have preserved both their royal authority and their ties to Eriador's people through a unique blend of feudalism and inheritance law.
dunedain of the north • dunedain of arnor • heir of elendil • heir of isildur • rangers
The fall of the kingdom of Arnor brought about an end to the kingship of the Heirs of Isildur. But an examination of the Rangers and the role they played in Eriador reveals some interesting possibilities about how the Heirs of Isildur may have preserved both their royal authority and their ties to Eriador's people through a unique blend of feudalism and inheritance law.
dunedain of the north • dunedain of arnor • heir of elendil • heir of isildur • rangers
It is a dark and stormy movie...
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
Ranger For Hire: Have Horse, Will Travel
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
The Historic Baranduin
An essay written in the style of National Geographic which examines life and history along the historic Baranduin river in Eriador.
lake evendim • baranduin • middle-earth • annuminas • dunedain
An essay written in the style of National Geographic which examines life and history along the historic Baranduin river in Eriador.
lake evendim • baranduin • middle-earth • annuminas • dunedain
Where Are the Aragorn and Arwen Web Sites?
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
6th Annual Shakespeare Concerts
Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.
shakespeare concerts • joseph summer • twelfth night • miroslav sekera • new england conservatory
Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.
shakespeare concerts • joseph summer • twelfth night • miroslav sekera • new england conservatory
Central Otago Rail Trail New Zealand
The Central Otago Rail Trail is one of the most popular destinations on New Zealand's south island. You can curl in Naseby, kayak in Karitane and see penguins in Oamaru.
otago rail trail • taieri railway • curling • naseby • karitane
The Central Otago Rail Trail is one of the most popular destinations on New Zealand's south island. You can curl in Naseby, kayak in Karitane and see penguins in Oamaru.
otago rail trail • taieri railway • curling • naseby • karitane
Secondary Business Research Sources
Looking for ways and ideas to get some business research taken care of? Read these suggestions specifically geared to business plan creators and entrepreneurs.
business research • business market research • business research methods • market research+business • research for business
Looking for ways and ideas to get some business research taken care of? Read these suggestions specifically geared to business plan creators and entrepreneurs.
business research • business market research • business research methods • market research+business • research for business
Choosing a Baby Name from Tolkien
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives for Middle-Earth baby names.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives for Middle-Earth baby names.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
Kryptic Tales of Middle-earth
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
LOTR Art Project Ideas for Homeschoolers
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
Medieval Castles in the Alsace
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
Murdoch and His Influence on Media
Rupert Murdoch has changed the way that the world of mainstream journalism works, mainly due to his extensive influence on the papers & networks that he runs.
murdoch influence • rupert australian power • sensational news • editorializing media • changing mainstream journalism norms
Rupert Murdoch has changed the way that the world of mainstream journalism works, mainly due to his extensive influence on the papers & networks that he runs.
murdoch influence • rupert australian power • sensational news • editorializing media • changing mainstream journalism norms
Peter Jackson Films 1996 - Present
Peter Jackson's filmography from 1996 to present, listed by year of release and including synopses. Plus a look at future projects for Jackson circa 2008-9
peter jackson filmography • peter jackson recent films • peter jackson future projects • the frighteners film • fellowship of the ring film
Peter Jackson's filmography from 1996 to present, listed by year of release and including synopses. Plus a look at future projects for Jackson circa 2008-9
peter jackson filmography • peter jackson recent films • peter jackson future projects • the frighteners film • fellowship of the ring film
The Magic of the Minstrels
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
Understanding Your Abnormal Pap
There are different reasons why you can have an abnormal pap smear. Further testing assists your Physician with the diagnosis and plan of action for your care.
abnormal pap smear • types of abnormal pap smears • treating hpv • hpv treatments • colposcopy
There are different reasons why you can have an abnormal pap smear. Further testing assists your Physician with the diagnosis and plan of action for your care.
abnormal pap smear • types of abnormal pap smears • treating hpv • hpv treatments • colposcopy
And Now for the Other Love Story
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
Pasta la Feasta, Baby
What foods did people eat in Middle-earth, and how were they prepared? J.R.R. Tolkien probably knew enough about the etymologies behind the names for various foods to be sure of what he was writing about. A few American foods notwithstanding, the Middle-earth menu is very realistic.
ale • beer • good plain food • einkorn • apples
What foods did people eat in Middle-earth, and how were they prepared? J.R.R. Tolkien probably knew enough about the etymologies behind the names for various foods to be sure of what he was writing about. A few American foods notwithstanding, the Middle-earth menu is very realistic.
ale • beer • good plain food • einkorn • apples
The Wild, Wild, Wood-elf West
A discussion of the complex history of the Wood-elves, exploring their roots and various cultural sources.
wood-elves • silvan elves • eldar • noldor • minyar
A discussion of the complex history of the Wood-elves, exploring their roots and various cultural sources.
wood-elves • silvan elves • eldar • noldor • minyar
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves, Part II
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
How Intelligent are Dolphins?
Recently, scientists have found evidence of high-level cognitive functions in dolphins that include self awareness, tool use and a sophisticated language system.
dolphin intelligence • how intelligent are dolphins? self awareness • tool use • language system • metacognition
Recently, scientists have found evidence of high-level cognitive functions in dolphins that include self awareness, tool use and a sophisticated language system.
dolphin intelligence • how intelligent are dolphins? self awareness • tool use • language system • metacognition
Music Inspired by The Lord of the Rings
Fans of JRR Tolkien can enjoy a number of musical renditions of poetry found in Tolkien's works, as well as songs and music inspired by the LOTR books.
lord of the rings music • lotr soundtrack • tolkien music • tolkien poems • lord of the rings musical
Fans of JRR Tolkien can enjoy a number of musical renditions of poetry found in Tolkien's works, as well as songs and music inspired by the LOTR books.
lord of the rings music • lotr soundtrack • tolkien music • tolkien poems • lord of the rings musical
Looking inside the Sauron Project
Most fantasy movie villains turn out badly. As a literary villain Sauron is unusual but successful. So what will it take to bring him to life in Peter Jackson's three LOTR movies, and to make him convincing as a strong, powerful, and terrifying villain?
sauron • peter jackson • tolkien • the lord of the rings • frodo
Most fantasy movie villains turn out badly. As a literary villain Sauron is unusual but successful. So what will it take to bring him to life in Peter Jackson's three LOTR movies, and to make him convincing as a strong, powerful, and terrifying villain?
sauron • peter jackson • tolkien • the lord of the rings • frodo
LAXMAN, DRAVID ELICIT CRICKETING MAGNIFICENCE AT KOLKATA
Laxman and Dravid played inings of character to put India on the road to victory.
cricket.
Laxman and Dravid played inings of character to put India on the road to victory.
cricket.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
allergy to modern life • allergy • allergies • chemical reactions • chemical sensitivity
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
allergy to modern life • allergy • allergies • chemical reactions • chemical sensitivity
Epic Fantasy Revisited
This week's article explores the category of Epic Fantasy again in a new article.
This week's article explores the category of Epic Fantasy again in a new article.
Have A Happy Hobbit Holiday
Winter holidays the Hobbits celebrated, compared to holidays we celebrate today.
holidays • hobbits • christmas • chanukah • tolkien
Winter holidays the Hobbits celebrated, compared to holidays we celebrate today.
holidays • hobbits • christmas • chanukah • tolkien
IS it ONLY the Stockbroker's Joy, the Rhododendron???
Rhododendron illustrated with stunning photos
rhododendron • azaleas
Rhododendron illustrated with stunning photos
rhododendron • azaleas
Survivors from Earth
The year is 2023. Human beings are obsolete.
frontier theory • frontiers • artificial intelligence • artificial life • genetic engineering
The year is 2023. Human beings are obsolete.
frontier theory • frontiers • artificial intelligence • artificial life • genetic engineering
Garn, Garn, It's an Orc's life for me!
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
Glossing the Hobbit Heroes' Homecoming
Further comments regarding Peter Jackson's 'Return of the King' with particular attention paid to the omission of 'The Scouring of the Shire' from the filmatic version.
hobbit • saruman • wormtongue • battle of bywater • meriadoc
Further comments regarding Peter Jackson's 'Return of the King' with particular attention paid to the omission of 'The Scouring of the Shire' from the filmatic version.
hobbit • saruman • wormtongue • battle of bywater • meriadoc
MCNISH CLINCHES TITLE AND AUDI WINS ADELAIDE
The season finale of American LeMans Series was held in Adelaide Australia. Allan McNish won the driver championship driving an Audi that was painted to look like a crocodile. The 2001 season will begin at Texas Motor Speedway in March.
american lemans series • autoracing • motorsports
The season finale of American LeMans Series was held in Adelaide Australia. Allan McNish won the driver championship driving an Audi that was painted to look like a crocodile. The 2001 season will begin at Texas Motor Speedway in March.
american lemans series • autoracing • motorsports
The Truth About Marie Antoinette
One particular woman stands out in history as one who is overdue for vindication. Written as a letter from a fictitious faithful nanny, this article sets forth the other side of Marie Antoinette's story. If it strikes a cord of outrage within you, it will have done its work.
marie antoinette • guillotine • france • louis xvi • wax
One particular woman stands out in history as one who is overdue for vindication. Written as a letter from a fictitious faithful nanny, this article sets forth the other side of Marie Antoinette's story. If it strikes a cord of outrage within you, it will have done its work.
marie antoinette • guillotine • france • louis xvi • wax
The Wines of Liechtenstein
The people of Liechtenstein are justly proud of their wines and traditon of viticulture which stretches back all most two thousand years.
viticulture • wine • liechtenstein • vineyard • alamanni
The people of Liechtenstein are justly proud of their wines and traditon of viticulture which stretches back all most two thousand years.
viticulture • wine • liechtenstein • vineyard • alamanni
East of Anduin: Fangorn's Search for Fenethril - Part I
What happened to the Entwives in "The Lord of the Rings?" Tolkien only tells us that they vanished east of the Anduin River when Sauron blasted that land toward the close of the Second Age of Middle Earth. Let us listen now to Treebeard's tale of lost love and journey in search of his beloved wife, Fenethril.
tolkien • lord of the rings • treebeard • fangor • fenethril
What happened to the Entwives in "The Lord of the Rings?" Tolkien only tells us that they vanished east of the Anduin River when Sauron blasted that land toward the close of the Second Age of Middle Earth. Let us listen now to Treebeard's tale of lost love and journey in search of his beloved wife, Fenethril.
tolkien • lord of the rings • treebeard • fangor • fenethril
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