Inside Middle-earth

What Gandalf Can Teach Us Today

Within the almost endless universe created by Tolkien, we can find countless memorable characters, from legendary dwarves to unforgettable elves…

Aug 13 • 

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July 2025

TLOTR and the Loss of Innocence

When we delve into the entire universe that makes up Tolkien's work on Middle-earth, we can extract an infinite amount of material from his stories.

Jul 15 • 

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September 2023

The Council of Elrond

Despite being a seemingly transitional chapter, it is perhaps the most important of the entire trilogy and a vital link to the rest of Tolkien's…

Sep 14, 2023 • 

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Sep 12, 2023 • 

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June 2023

Gandalf’s Big Move

The fate of Middle-earth was in the hands of a risky mission.

Jun 27, 2023 • 

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Balin’s Tomb

Adventure, drama and hope are what you will find in this fascinating place.

Jun 20, 2023 • 

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Peter Jackson’s Big Hit

The magic of cinema and the New Zealand director’s skill turned Tolkien into a cultural totem for posterity.

Jun 13, 2023 • 

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The Five Parts of The Silmarillion and their Value

A structure that fluctuates between history and religion.

Jun 7, 2023 • 

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April 2023

Dragons

Morgoth’s great beasts.

Apr 19, 2023 • 

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Tom Bombadil

The greatest enigma of the Tolkien universe.

Apr 13, 2023 • 

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War of Wrath

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Apr 11, 2023 • 

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March 2023

Saruman

An Istari that could have been but ended up not beint

Mar 31, 2023 • 

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