Articles related to "Shire"
Charting the Shire lines
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
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
Drugs: Daytrana Patch for ADHD
The FDA granted approval in April for a product that delivers methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin) through a "transdermal delivery system" - a skin patch.
daytrana • adhd • patch • extended release • time release
The FDA granted approval in April for a product that delivers methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin) through a "transdermal delivery system" - a skin patch.
daytrana • adhd • patch • extended release • time release
Classic Wrestling in San Francisco
This installment of the series describing 15 classic wrestling territories of the 1950's - 1980's focuses on the Bay Area's Big Time Wrestling
pro wrestling • classic wrestling territories • nwa • ray stevens • roy shire
This installment of the series describing 15 classic wrestling territories of the 1950's - 1980's focuses on the Bay Area's Big Time Wrestling
pro wrestling • classic wrestling territories • nwa • ray stevens • roy shire
The Clydesdale Horse
A description and history of the breed of horses known as the Clydesdale.
horses • breed • clydesdale • shire • scotland
A description and history of the breed of horses known as the Clydesdale.
horses • breed • clydesdale • shire • scotland
Introducing Middle-earth Television Entertainment Group...
Some speculations about the directions in which Hollywood's television industry could take Middle-earth, as may surely happen once Peter Jackson's movies strike gold and set the innovative minds in the Entertainment Industry to thinking....
middle-earth • television • rangers • dunedain • hobbits
Some speculations about the directions in which Hollywood's television industry could take Middle-earth, as may surely happen once Peter Jackson's movies strike gold and set the innovative minds in the Entertainment Industry to thinking....
middle-earth • television • rangers • dunedain • hobbits
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
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Failure
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
Regimental Buttons
With its striking Elephant, the buttons of the 78th are among the most attractive of the British Regimental Buttons.
british regimental buttons • 78th highland regiment • 78th highland regiment buttons • battle of assaye • battle of maida
With its striking Elephant, the buttons of the 78th are among the most attractive of the British Regimental Buttons.
british regimental buttons • 78th highland regiment • 78th highland regiment buttons • battle of assaye • battle of maida
The Classic Taking of Pelham 1,2,3
A Review of The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three, a classic 1974 crime film starring Robert Shaw and Walter Matthau about a highjacked subway car on the Lexington line.
pelham • robert shaw • walter matthau • 70s film • reservoir dogs
A Review of The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three, a classic 1974 crime film starring Robert Shaw and Walter Matthau about a highjacked subway car on the Lexington line.
pelham • robert shaw • walter matthau • 70s film • reservoir dogs
Breeds of Horses
A quick sample of different breeds of horses
quarter horse • morgan • arabian • shire • appaloosa
A quick sample of different breeds of horses
quarter horse • morgan • arabian • shire • appaloosa
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
Frodo's Temptation - the New Lord of Barad-dur
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
Weedy Watsonias
Weedy Watsonias that have escaped into our bushland environment, spreading quickly and thriving on neglect. What should we do?
weeds • watsonia • plants • latrobe • gippsland
Weedy Watsonias that have escaped into our bushland environment, spreading quickly and thriving on neglect. What should we do?
weeds • watsonia • plants • latrobe • gippsland
Australia - Public Toilet Map
Australia has a National Public Toilet Map available on the internet. It is searchable and detailed. Accessible toilets are specifically identified as such.
public toilets in australia • national public toilet map • accessible toilets • disabled toilets • wheelchair toilets
Australia has a National Public Toilet Map available on the internet. It is searchable and detailed. Accessible toilets are specifically identified as such.
public toilets in australia • national public toilet map • accessible toilets • disabled toilets • wheelchair toilets
Bush's Infuriating and Ennobling Moral Clarity
Principles draw bright lines and for this reason some people find Bush infuriating and others find him ennobling.
bush • iraq • moral clarity
Principles draw bright lines and for this reason some people find Bush infuriating and others find him ennobling.
bush • iraq • moral clarity
He Shall Be Like a Tree Planted By the Rivers of Water
The trees of Middle-earth reveal Tolkien's deep love for nature's graceful giants. But though the Ents championed the cause of trees in a world of two legged hewers, they seemed to reveal little about themselves. We must magnify Tolkien's words with our imaginations if we are to behold the all the trees in the silent, wild wood.
ents • entwives • entish • aragorn • galadriel
The trees of Middle-earth reveal Tolkien's deep love for nature's graceful giants. But though the Ents championed the cause of trees in a world of two legged hewers, they seemed to reveal little about themselves. We must magnify Tolkien's words with our imaginations if we are to behold the all the trees in the silent, wild wood.
ents • entwives • entish • aragorn • galadriel
The Middle-Earth Prophecies
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
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
Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves in Wales, UK
The National Showcaves Centre in Wales is a beautiful natural attraction, boasting three amazing caves, as well as a dinosaur park, a fossil museum, and much more.
dan-yr-ogof • cathedral cave • bone cave • wales • caves
The National Showcaves Centre in Wales is a beautiful natural attraction, boasting three amazing caves, as well as a dinosaur park, a fossil museum, and much more.
dan-yr-ogof • cathedral cave • bone cave • wales • caves
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Hope
The second part of a short series regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer with attention paid to the Wise who had resisted the temptation to take possession of it.
frodo • galadriel • gandalf • olorin • elrond
The second part of a short series regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer with attention paid to the Wise who had resisted the temptation to take possession of it.
frodo • galadriel • gandalf • olorin • elrond
The Royal Hunt –Goodbye to all that!
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt marks the probable demise of hunting the fox to hounds in the United Kingdom and traces 1600 years of royal hunting history from Offa and King Alfred to Charles, Prince of Wales.
travelsleuth • stuart buchanan macwatt • fox • united kingdom • hunting
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt marks the probable demise of hunting the fox to hounds in the United Kingdom and traces 1600 years of royal hunting history from Offa and King Alfred to Charles, Prince of Wales.
travelsleuth • stuart buchanan macwatt • fox • united kingdom • hunting
Alfred the Great Saves England from Danish Rule
King Alfred the Great's defeat of the Danes freed England from foreign occupation and established England as a unified power.
king alfred the great • alfred the great's defeat of the danes • danelaw • danish occupation of england • anglo saxon and danish battles
King Alfred the Great's defeat of the Danes freed England from foreign occupation and established England as a unified power.
king alfred the great • alfred the great's defeat of the danes • danelaw • danish occupation of england • anglo saxon and danish battles
Old English Country Inns, UK
Discover beautiful bed and breakfast accommodation at historic British inns whilst travelling through beautiful parts of Shropshire, Lancashire and Devon in England.
british inns • inns in england • bed and breakfast england • accommodation england • luxury hotels in england
Discover beautiful bed and breakfast accommodation at historic British inns whilst travelling through beautiful parts of Shropshire, Lancashire and Devon in England.
british inns • inns in england • bed and breakfast england • accommodation england • luxury hotels in england
Reivers - Clans of the English Scottish Border
To Reive is to thieve. From the 14th to the 17th centuries theft, murder and feud were rife among the Border Clans of England and Scotland.
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border
To Reive is to thieve. From the 14th to the 17th centuries theft, murder and feud were rife among the Border Clans of England and Scotland.
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border
Reivers – A New King Brought on the Busy Week
Elizabeth l died in 1603.The Borders became embroiled in savage raiding as a result known as Busy Week. It would be the beginning of the end for the Border Reivers.
scotland • scottish • reivers • border reivers • english scottish border line
Elizabeth l died in 1603.The Borders became embroiled in savage raiding as a result known as Busy Week. It would be the beginning of the end for the Border Reivers.
scotland • scottish • reivers • border reivers • english scottish border line
The Heathen Harriers
This is a short article about Viking culture.
vikings • viking culture • art • myth • sagas
This is a short article about Viking culture.
vikings • viking culture • art • myth • sagas
Best UK Indie and Rock Festivals
A look at the UK's major rock, indie and alternative music festivals, from Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and the V Festival to Download and Scotland's T in the Park.
uk rock and indie festival guide • uk's major music festivals • uk's major rock indie and alternative music festiv • uk festival guide • indie and rock music festivals
A look at the UK's major rock, indie and alternative music festivals, from Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and the V Festival to Download and Scotland's T in the Park.
uk rock and indie festival guide • uk's major music festivals • uk's major rock indie and alternative music festiv • uk festival guide • indie and rock music festivals
Biggest Pop and Rock Music Festivals in the UK
With festival season nearly upon us once more, this UK festival guide details the biggest indie, pop and rock music festivals happening in the UK this summer.
biggest pop and rock music festivals • rock music festivals in the uk • uk festival guide • indie pop and rock music festivals • glastonbury festival line-up and details
With festival season nearly upon us once more, this UK festival guide details the biggest indie, pop and rock music festivals happening in the UK this summer.
biggest pop and rock music festivals • rock music festivals in the uk • uk festival guide • indie pop and rock music festivals • glastonbury festival line-up and details
British Beer
A short history of British beer, British brewing, and the British pub.
british beer • british pub culture • british brewing • british pubs • history of british beer
A short history of British beer, British brewing, and the British pub.
british beer • british pub culture • british brewing • british pubs • history of british beer
Claude Duval (1643-70)
After Dick Turpin, the foreign born Claude Duval was probably England's most famous Highwayman.
claude duval • claude duval highwayman • claude duval's early life • claude duval's capture • claude duval's death
After Dick Turpin, the foreign born Claude Duval was probably England's most famous Highwayman.
claude duval • claude duval highwayman • claude duval's early life • claude duval's capture • claude duval's death
Flemish Horses & Cydesdales
And more Flemish draft horses and Shire horses, together with native Scottish stock are the forebears of Clydesdales.
flemish draft horses • clydesdales • great • horses • knights
And more Flemish draft horses and Shire horses, together with native Scottish stock are the forebears of Clydesdales.
flemish draft horses • clydesdales • great • horses • knights
Galloway Red Kite Trail
Galloway in South West Scotland now offers a chance for visitors to encounter some of Britain's Rarest Raptors at close range.
red kite • birds of prey • galloway • south west scotland • castle douglas
Galloway in South West Scotland now offers a chance for visitors to encounter some of Britain's Rarest Raptors at close range.
red kite • birds of prey • galloway • south west scotland • castle douglas
Henry & John Fielding
Together the brothers Henry and John Fielding created London's first police force.
bow street runners • henry fielding • henry fielding bow street runners • john fielding • bow street horse patrol
Together the brothers Henry and John Fielding created London's first police force.
bow street runners • henry fielding • henry fielding bow street runners • john fielding • bow street horse patrol
Love, Middle-earth Style
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
Oceans Are Sick and Getting Sicker
On a single day in September 2008, volunteers picked up 3.2 million kilos of garbage from the world's beaches, oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways.
ocean debris • ghost nets • destroying marine habitats • ocean cleanup • beach cleanup
On a single day in September 2008, volunteers picked up 3.2 million kilos of garbage from the world's beaches, oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways.
ocean debris • ghost nets • destroying marine habitats • ocean cleanup • beach cleanup
Rocky Balboa is a Hit
Before you go see the latest Rocky movie, Rocky Balboa, go rent the original Rocky to truly appreciate the cultural phenomenon of Rocky.
rocky balboa • syvester stallone • italian stallion • philadelphia • philadelphia museum of art
Before you go see the latest Rocky movie, Rocky Balboa, go rent the original Rocky to truly appreciate the cultural phenomenon of Rocky.
rocky balboa • syvester stallone • italian stallion • philadelphia • philadelphia museum of art
Sofia Coppola
Her efforts and contributions may open Hollywood to more women who wish to work behind the camera. That is a bit ambitious, sad to say.
oscars© • directing • producing • coppola • sophia
Her efforts and contributions may open Hollywood to more women who wish to work behind the camera. That is a bit ambitious, sad to say.
oscars© • directing • producing • coppola • sophia
The Anglo-Saxon Penny
In the seventh century, the Anglo-Saxon monetary system transitioned from gold coins to small silver pennies, sometimes misnamed 'sceattas'.
anglo-saxon coins • anglo-saxon penny • anglo-saxon pennies • silver pennies • sceattas
In the seventh century, the Anglo-Saxon monetary system transitioned from gold coins to small silver pennies, sometimes misnamed 'sceattas'.
anglo-saxon coins • anglo-saxon penny • anglo-saxon pennies • silver pennies • sceattas
The Battle of Ashdown
In 871, King Ethelred and Prince Alfred led the army of Wessex to one of the few early victories by the Anglo-Saxon's over the Danish Invaders.
the battle of ashdown • king ethelred • king alfred • prince alfred • danish invasion
In 871, King Ethelred and Prince Alfred led the army of Wessex to one of the few early victories by the Anglo-Saxon's over the Danish Invaders.
the battle of ashdown • king ethelred • king alfred • prince alfred • danish invasion
The First Doll's House
The first record of a Doll's House comes from 1598. The house belonged to Albrecht V, Duke of Bavaria.
first dolls' house • munich baby house • history of doll's houses • doll's house furniture • albrecht v duke of bavaria
The first record of a Doll's House comes from 1598. The house belonged to Albrecht V, Duke of Bavaria.
first dolls' house • munich baby house • history of doll's houses • doll's house furniture • albrecht v duke of bavaria
The Linked Sword Dance
Although less well known than the traditional Morris dance, the linked sword dance has a far reaching history and is still practiced by several teams today.
linked sword dance • linked sword dancing • english folk dance • english folk dancing • morris dancing
Although less well known than the traditional Morris dance, the linked sword dance has a far reaching history and is still practiced by several teams today.
linked sword dance • linked sword dancing • english folk dance • english folk dancing • morris dancing
The Order of Bath
Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the country.
order of bath • order of the garter • order of the thistle • order of st. patrick • the great orders
Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the country.
order of bath • order of the garter • order of the thistle • order of st. patrick • the great orders
The Thief-Takers
To counter the growing threat of the Highwaymen, a Royal Act made bounty-hunting a profitable profession.
thief-takers • highwaymen • highwayman • highwayman bounty-hunters • john wild
To counter the growing threat of the Highwaymen, a Royal Act made bounty-hunting a profitable profession.
thief-takers • highwaymen • highwayman • highwayman bounty-hunters • john wild
The Victorian Funeral
The Victorian view of death was quite different than our modern perception and this was reflected in their funeral practices.
victorian funeral • victorian undertaker • victorian view of death • charles dickens undertaker • victorian funeral procession
The Victorian view of death was quite different than our modern perception and this was reflected in their funeral practices.
victorian funeral • victorian undertaker • victorian view of death • charles dickens undertaker • victorian funeral procession
William Caxton
Around twenty years after Johann Gutenberg printed the first book on a printing press, William Caxton brought the new craft to England.
william caxton • william caxton the first english printer • the first book printed in english • william caxton mercahnt • william caxton books
Around twenty years after Johann Gutenberg printed the first book on a printing press, William Caxton brought the new craft to England.
william caxton • william caxton the first english printer • the first book printed in english • william caxton mercahnt • william caxton books
William Rufus
After the rebellion of one brother, and the death of another, William Rufus succeded his father, William the Conqueror, as King of England.
rufus • william rufus • william ii • william ii's birth • william ii's death
After the rebellion of one brother, and the death of another, William Rufus succeded his father, William the Conqueror, as King of England.
rufus • william rufus • william ii • william ii's birth • william ii's death
Writing Boxes
Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain.
writing box • writing boxes • portable writing desk • jefferson box • travelling desk
Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain.
writing box • writing boxes • portable writing desk • jefferson box • travelling desk
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
October, 2001 a return from Thailand
A short article about gardening activities in October in Western Australia.
melaleuca • grevillea • banksia • bottlebrush • bougainvillea
A short article about gardening activities in October in Western Australia.
melaleuca • grevillea • banksia • bottlebrush • bougainvillea
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