Articles related to "Third Age"
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
Strange as news from Bree...
A discussion of Bree's significance and probable history in the Third Age.
bree • hobbits • arnor • dunedain • middle-earth
A discussion of Bree's significance and probable history in the Third Age.
bree • hobbits • arnor • dunedain • middle-earth
Unwritten Tales of Love and War in Middle-Earth
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
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
A Healthy Approach to Retirement
While financial aspects of retirement can be daunting, especially in the current economic climate, failing health can be a bigger challenge for those nearing retirement.
retirement • average life span of men • healthy ageing • rotary • freemasons
While financial aspects of retirement can be daunting, especially in the current economic climate, failing health can be a bigger challenge for those nearing retirement.
retirement • average life span of men • healthy ageing • rotary • freemasons
Mage Armor Guide in Runescape
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of mage armor in the free mmo game of Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of armor in runescape • runescape mage armor • role playing games
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of mage armor in the free mmo game of Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of armor in runescape • runescape mage armor • role playing games
Older Museum Visitors
An observation of Museum provision for older people in the UK, in relation to a demographically changing society.
reminiscence and oral history • museum learning services • research • silver surfers • university of the third age
An observation of Museum provision for older people in the UK, in relation to a demographically changing society.
reminiscence and oral history • museum learning services • research • silver surfers • university of the third age
Second Careers After 50
This article discusses ways our work experiences change as we enter a second career, and offers reasons why older workers benefit employers.
boomers • careers • second careers • careers after 50 • career planning
This article discusses ways our work experiences change as we enter a second career, and offers reasons why older workers benefit employers.
boomers • careers • second careers • careers after 50 • career planning
The Merchants of Middle-earth
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
Middle-earth Connections: Lore of the Rings
A detailed examination of the motivations behind the Elves' creaion of the Rings of Power, and some speculations on how the Rings may have been used.
rings of power • sauron • eregion • gil-galad • tolkien
A detailed examination of the motivations behind the Elves' creaion of the Rings of Power, and some speculations on how the Rings may have been used.
rings of power • sauron • eregion • gil-galad • tolkien
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
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
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 Sauron Strategies: Footsteps into Failure
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
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
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
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
The Middle-earth Mysteries
A brief discussion of some of the unanswerable questions about Middle-earth's peoples, creatures, and history.
ents • spiders • dunedain • woses • druedain
A brief discussion of some of the unanswerable questions about Middle-earth's peoples, creatures, and history.
ents • spiders • dunedain • woses • druedain
Warrior Armor Guide in Runescape
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of warrior armor in the free MMO game of Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of armor in runescape • runescape warrior armor • role playing games
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of warrior armor in the free MMO game of Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of armor in runescape • runescape warrior armor • role playing games
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
Ranger Armor Guide in Runescape
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of ranger armor in the free MMO game of Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of armor in runescape • rs • armor
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of ranger armor in the free MMO game of Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of armor in runescape • rs • armor
Seeking the Wayward Children of Numenor
How did Arnor and Gondor come to be, and what were the fundamental differences between the characters of the two realms? And what was the contribution of Numenor to their founding? A discussion of the origins of Arnor and Gondor explores the dynamics of Numenorean culture and how it laid the foundation for the two realms in exile.
tolkien • osgiliath • annuminas • pelargir • fornost erain
How did Arnor and Gondor come to be, and what were the fundamental differences between the characters of the two realms? And what was the contribution of Numenor to their founding? A discussion of the origins of Arnor and Gondor explores the dynamics of Numenorean culture and how it laid the foundation for the two realms in exile.
tolkien • osgiliath • annuminas • pelargir • fornost erain
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
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 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
Frodo's Temptation; Aragorn's Resistance
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
Beorning questions...
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
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
Speaking of Legolas...
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
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
IMPORTANT RECALL and Safer Cigarette Update
An Urgent Recall of Arthritis Medicine and an update on the quest for a safer cigarette are featured in this article.
copd • emphysema • lung disease • heart disease • breathing
An Urgent Recall of Arthritis Medicine and an update on the quest for a safer cigarette are featured in this article.
copd • emphysema • lung disease • heart disease • breathing
Mountains on the Left, Ruins on the Right
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
Spring Fever '99
ways to "virtually" spoil your special someone
spring • seasonal • gifts • romance • love
ways to "virtually" spoil your special someone
spring • seasonal • gifts • romance • love
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves!
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
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
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
A Real World, a Pseudo-History
Tolkien's Middle-earth is not an imaginary world. It is the real world at a imaginary period of time.
middle-earth • tolkien • imaginary • pseudo-history • fairy
Tolkien's Middle-earth is not an imaginary world. It is the real world at a imaginary period of time.
middle-earth • tolkien • imaginary • pseudo-history • fairy
Budget Xmas Gift Ideas – 3 Great Calendars
Review of 3 fabulous and totally different 2010 calendars that will make great budget Xmas gifts. Check out the Tolkien which will eventually become a collecter's item.
budget xmas gifts • 2010 calendar • 2010 tolkien calendar • beryl cook calendar • lord of the rings calendar
Review of 3 fabulous and totally different 2010 calendars that will make great budget Xmas gifts. Check out the Tolkien which will eventually become a collecter's item.
budget xmas gifts • 2010 calendar • 2010 tolkien calendar • beryl cook calendar • lord of the rings calendar
Goldenseal
Goldenseal is used sparingly by most herbalists due to its rarity and intense effects.
goldenseal • herbal remedy • cold remedy • flu remedy • conjunctivitis
Goldenseal is used sparingly by most herbalists due to its rarity and intense effects.
goldenseal • herbal remedy • cold remedy • flu remedy • conjunctivitis
Shakespeare's All the world's a stage
According to the Shakespeare character, Jaques, in the play, As You Like It, a man's lifetime undergoes seven distinct ages.
shakespeare • all the world's a stage • seven acts of life • infancy • school-boy
According to the Shakespeare character, Jaques, in the play, As You Like It, a man's lifetime undergoes seven distinct ages.
shakespeare • all the world's a stage • seven acts of life • infancy • school-boy
Types of Shields in Runescape
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of shields in the free MMO game Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of shields in runescape • runescape shields • role playing games
Find out all about what the differences are between the types of shields in the free MMO game Runescape.
runescape • free mmo games • types of shields in runescape • runescape shields • role playing games
Who Were the Gugliemites?
Tertullian gave the name of heretic to those who of their own choose false doctrines.
gugliemites • gugliema • heresy • heresies • heretics
Tertullian gave the name of heretic to those who of their own choose false doctrines.
gugliemites • gugliema • heresy • heresies • heretics
Cyprus: A Bird Eye View-part two.
Cyprus The Land You Will Love. The largest and most comprehensive information guide for Cyprus; including an overview of the island, its people, history, food, hotels,and practical travel information.
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
Cyprus The Land You Will Love. The largest and most comprehensive information guide for Cyprus; including an overview of the island, its people, history, food, hotels,and practical travel information.
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
Deucalion and Pyrrha
introducing the Flood Story according to Hesiod and Ovid in comparison to Genesis with online links for fulltext
deucalion and pyrrha • ovid • hesiod • genesis • noah
introducing the Flood Story according to Hesiod and Ovid in comparison to Genesis with online links for fulltext
deucalion and pyrrha • ovid • hesiod • genesis • noah
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
Reading List: Fall & Winter 2009 – 2010
When the weather outside begins to cool off for the year, and the next rain or snow storm begins to set in, it is nice to have a good book list to curl up with.
book • books • lists • fiction • reading
When the weather outside begins to cool off for the year, and the next rain or snow storm begins to set in, it is nice to have a good book list to curl up with.
book • books • lists • fiction • reading
Rekindling Old Flames: Long-Lost Lovers Reuniting
long lost love • rekindled romance • rekindling love • rekindled relationships • lost loves
long lost love • rekindled romance • rekindling love • rekindled relationships • lost loves
Write Compelling Opening Lines
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
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
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