Lore of the Rings Interview » Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a "Religious and Catholic Work"

In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with the volume's introduction, titled "The Saga of a Dark Age".If you’ve ever been curious about the rise and tragic downfall of T...

8 Sep 202526min

We’re bringing back one of our most popular journeys: our series on The Fall of Númenor! If you’ve ever been curious about the rise and tragic downfall of Tolkien’s greatest kingdom — and how it ties ...

1 Sep 202530min

Hey there, fellow travelers! I’ve got some exciting news: my new book Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age is finally here.This has been years in the making. I...

25 Aug 202511min

Our 2025 Silmarillion journey concludes with Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age!The last chapter of The Silmarillion is a synoptic account of the Second and Third Ages which focuses upon the lege...

18 Aug 20251h 12min

Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Akallabêth - the Downfall of Númenor!“Akallabêth” is the synoptic account of Númenor in the Second Age of Middle-earth. This account spans almost 3500 year...

11 Aug 20251h 14min

Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 24 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath!In Chapter 24, the First Age comes to a cataclysmic end, as a hero under...

4 Aug 20251h 2min

Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 23 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin.With Doriath having fallen in Chapter 22, the remaining Elvish enclaves of Beleriand f...

28 Jul 202540min

Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 22 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Ruin of Doriath!“Of the Ruin of Doriath” is not one of the longer chapters in The Silmarillion, but it is packed...

21 Jul 202554min