Pt. II of the Sauron during the 2nd Age series.
Andy Serkis’ Reading of “The Lord of the Rings”
Well, in my listening to Serkis' reading of LotR, Frodo has been stabbed and we're mere paragraphs away from meeting Tom, Bert, and William again. This is far enough to allow me to pass some judgement on the overall performance, I think.Short version: I like it very much. I can confidently recommend it.Longer version: Serkis... Continue Reading →
Elros
Who was Elros and why did he matter? What's he got to do with Elrond or with Aragorn?
The Foundation of Númenor and the Establishment of the Dúnedain
Where was Númenor? Who were the Dúnedain and why were they so powerful?
Tolkien Recommended Reading
A listing of Tolkien's works and where they all fit together, with some guidance on reading-order.
Behold the Dragon of Enormous Girth, Who Smashed Up Some Towers on Middle-earth
How big was Ancalagon the Black?
Sam, Frodo, & Lúthien
What does Lúthien have in common with a couple of hobbits?
Thorondor’s Impressive Size
Just how big were Tolkien's Eagles? With diagrams!