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There’s a Real Sam Gamgee and He Contacted Tolkien
Bilbo's loyal sidekick Sam Gamgee actually has a real-life version of himself in the form of a man from South London. The ...
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J. R. R. Tolkien Thought This The Lord of the Rings Character Was the Most Like Himself
J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings, wrote that Faramir was the character from Middle-earth who was the ...
National Catholic Register5d
Why JRR Tolkien Made March 25 the Day the Ring Was Destroyed
From the Shire to Mount Doom, Frodo’s path was mapped with the Church calendar in mind — a quiet testament to Tolkien’s ...
The Pacific Northwest Inlander3d
Tolkien Day: Spokane is full of fellow LOTR fans who want to escape to Middle-earth
I've celebrated J.R.R. Tolkien Reading Day for nearly two decades. I've always been a Tolkien nerd, and I use the ...
Laughing Squid on MSN4d
How the Real Sam Gamgee Contacted J.R.R. Tolkien When He Learned His Name Was in ‘Lord of the Rings'
Celebreabird shared the story of how a man named Sam Gamgee wrote J.R.R. Tolkien in 1956 after he found out that his name was ...
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Who is Halbrand in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power? Character's mysteries, explored
The Rings of Power is the prequel to The Lord of the Rings film trilogy that takes place in the mythological world of Middle-earth.
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IPO Candidate Anduril Industries Makes Military Drones -- and Shoots Them Down, Too
Privately held Anduril Industries was named after the Sword of Kings in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Established for the purpose of building fantastical, artificial intelligence ...
A resurgence of faith among men is changing the religious gender gap
In some faith traditions in the U.S., men make up a larger proportion of the membership. For example, in The Church of Jesus ...
Hollywood Insider2d
Exploring the Mythological Foundations That Breathe Life into The Lord of the Rings
Delving into the mythological roots and enduring legends that inspired Middle-earth, uncovering the rich cultural tapestry ...
Charles Dickens vs. Victor Hugo: Which Literary Legend Told the Most Powerful Stories
Charles Dickens captured daily hardships, while Victor Hugo wrote sweeping epics of struggle and redemption but which author ...
Khaleej Times3d
New UAE dirham symbol: When will digital currency roll out? Will fresh banknotes be issued?
The Central Bank of UAE on Thursday launched new symbols for the national currency, the dirham, in its physical and digital forms, which reflect its national identity and aspiration to become a ...