Smith of Wootton Major
We all know Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings, and many of us are familiar with the Silmarillion and perhaps the fact that he was a philologist by profession. But did you know he wrote several othe...
2 Jun 202116min
Leaf by Niggle
"Leaf by Niggle" (aka "Tree and Leaf") is the closest thing Tolkien ever wrote to an autobiography, though it's still very much a fictional short story. It gives us just a peek inside his personal as...
2 Jun 202111min
Is Tolkien Aragorn's "Descendant?"
In this video I discuss the theory that Aragorn's choice of a family name, "Telcontar," is intended as way to make Tolkien a part of his own mythology. I discuss the pros and cons of the theory, but ...
2 Jun 202120min
Farmer Giles of Ham
Perhaps Tolkien's only foray into outright comedy, Farmer Giles of Ham is humorous on multiple levels, from its nature as a parody to the many language-based jokes Tolkien includes in the story. It's...
2 Jun 202110min
What Does the Ending of "The Lord of the Rings" Mean?
I had a hard time understanding the end of Tolkien's great story for a long time, and I'm sure many others have as well, so here's what I think it really means. My previous video on the character ar...
31 Mai 202110min
Riddles in the Dark: Spiritual Warfare by Bilbo and Gollum
Bilbo's riddle contest with Gollum is much more than just a game.... You can also find me on Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 And on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f You can suppor...
24 Mai 202118min
Middle Earth History: Silmarillion Overview
This video is for people who've never read the Silmarillion, or who need a quick refresher because it's been too long. I cover the basics of what it's all about, and future videos will get into a bit...
21 Mai 202137min
