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Fingolfin's Findings XL: The Ring of Gyges with the Reallexikon...

The 'Reallexikon für Antike & Christentum' made good use of Frodo's and Bilbo's Birthday in 2022, talking about the Ring of Gyges on Twitter. The 'Reallexikon für Antike & Christentum' made good use of Frodo's and Bilbo's Birthday in 2022, talking about the Ring of Gyges on Twitter.

06.10.2023 06.10.2023

Tolkien on Stage: Unfolding Tales

A muscial by Joseph Purdue, focussing on Tolkien's war time experiences and his friendships in the TCBS. A muscial by Joseph Purdue, focussing on Tolkien's war time experiences and his friendships in the TCBS.

06.10.2023 06.10.2023

A warm welcome to November

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of November, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of November, 2022.

06.10.2023 06.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXIX: A rare photo of J.R.R. Tolkien, ca. 1973

One of those occasions when someone shares a detail of his/ her lives - with a Tolkien connection. One of those occasions when someone shares a detail of his/ her lives - with a Tolkien connection.

06.10.2023 06.10.2023

A warm welcome to October

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of October, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of October, 2022.

06.10.2023 06.10.2023

The Lamb & Flag has reopened - and news on the other pubs

A review of all the latest news on the Oxford pubs with a Tolkien connection for my then patrons in the month of October, 2022. A review of all the latest news on the Oxford pubs with a Tolkien connection for my then patrons in the month of October, 2022.

06.10.2023 06.10.2023

My 50th: Find Waldo, or rather, the re-planted Pinus Nigra

A PDF map noting the position of the re-planted Pinus Nigra. A PDF map noting the position of the re-planted Pinus Nigra.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXVIII: J.R.R. Tolkien in Oxford

A very useful little guide on archival resources on Tolkien. A very useful little guide on archival resources on Tolkien.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXVII: Benjamin Bagby's BEOWULF

An outstanding musician, a great tale, a rendition in its original. An outstanding musician, a great tale, a rendition in its original.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

A warm welcome to autumn (aka September, belatedly!) 😁

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of September, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of September, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

A quick hi from the road, that is, Austria 😁

A short and live posting from the Austrian Tolkien Society's 20th Anniversary - basically no internet so just a few words and pics! A short and live posting from the Austrian Tolkien Society's 20th Anniversary - basically no internet so just a few words and pics!

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Welcome to August (rather belatedly!)

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of August, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of August, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXVI: Rockall isn't the Meneltarma?

Rockall, not quite the 'Meneltarma of our times'... another naming oddity inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's writings Rockall, not quite the 'Meneltarma of our times'... another naming oddity inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's writings

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Tolkien References Project: Community

A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. This time in (almost) higher education! A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. This time in (almost) higher education!

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Tolkien References Project: Chicago Fire

A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. Flaming hot in this case! A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. Flaming hot in this case!

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

25 Years Ago - German Tolkien Society founded #OTD

August 1st, 1997, me and a bunch of then friends found themselves in a vaulted cellar bar in my hometown of Cologne to found the German Tolkien Society. August 1st, 1997, me and a bunch of then friends found themselves in a vaulted cellar bar in my hometown of Cologne to found the German Tolkien Society.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Places I need to visit in Oxford for my 50th - let me know 😁

In 2022 my 50th Birthday happened to coincide with Oxonmoot and I asked my then patrons for suggestions. In 2022 my 50th Birthday happened to coincide with Oxonmoot and I asked my then patrons for suggestions.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023 8 Reaktionen

Welcome to July

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of July, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of July, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXV: Martin Luther & J.R.R. Tolkien

A connection between Martin Luther & J.R.R. Tolkien via the papal bull referred to as DECET ROMANUM PONTIFICEM, published in 1521. A connection between Martin Luther & J.R.R. Tolkien via the papal bull referred to as DECET ROMANUM PONTIFICEM, published in 1521.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Welcome to June

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of June, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of June, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

"Can we chomps on fisheses?" Survey on Gollum's deeds...

I asked my then patrons what they would consider 'okay' with Gollum - be a nice, gentle, hobbit or the thing that Gandalf described the rumours of? I asked my then patrons what they would consider 'okay' with Gollum - be a nice, gentle, hobbit or the thing that Gandalf described the rumours of?

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

The "Houses of Healing" to be sold: Dennison Centre in Hull

Tolkien convalesced at today's Dennison Centre in Hull after returning from the Somme. It is now on sale. Tolkien convalesced at today's Dennison Centre in Hull after returning from the Somme. It is now on sale.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXIV: Fake 'Tolkien video'

It's only the beginning & it's going to get much more difficult - to tell a fake 'Tolkien video' from the real thing. This one is on the eagles taking the Ring to Mordor. It's only the beginning & it's going to get much more difficult - to tell a fake 'Tolkien video' from the real thing. This one is on the eagles taking the Ring to Mordor.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

The Two Years' Anniversary: Happy Birthday! PLUS...

A quick thank you to my then patrons for my second anniversary with Patreon, including upcoming news. A quick thank you to my then patrons for my second anniversary with Patreon, including upcoming news.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023 2 Reaktionen

Fingolfin's Findings XXXIII: Most videogames based on a novel

Guinness World Records names 'The Lord of the Rings' in the category 'videogames based on a novel'. Congrats! Guinness World Records names 'The Lord of the Rings' in the category 'videogames based on a novel'. Congrats!

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

The Lamb & Flag will return - I was there

A report from an Amazon Prime Video sponsored visit to the Lamb & Flag in Oxford while under renovation! A report from an Amazon Prime Video sponsored visit to the Lamb & Flag in Oxford while under renovation!

03.10.2023 03.10.2023 2 Reaktionen

Welcome to May

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of May, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of May, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

RR+: Preview of the new edition of LETTERS

One of the most exciting books to be published is the new and enlarged edition of Carpenter's LETTERS. Here is a preview - note the numbering system they went for! One of the most exciting books to be published is the new and enlarged edition of Carpenter's LETTERS. Here is a preview - note the numbering system they went for!

02.10.2023 02.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXII: Christopher Tolkien's GRAMMY nomination

Yes, Christopher Tolkien was nominated for a GRAMMY in 1977, for a very special reading. Yes, Christopher Tolkien was nominated for a GRAMMY in 1977, for a very special reading.

27.09.2023 27.09.2023

17 hrs on the train: A visit to Vienna

A report of my first ever visit to Vienna and the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table there - quite the adventure! A report of my first ever visit to Vienna and the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table there - quite the adventure!

19.09.2023 19.09.2023