The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the fantastical universe created by author JRR Tolkien.
But his works reached a whole other dimension with the epic Hollywood adaptations of the 2000s. These blockbusters brought the stories to life, wowing audi ... Show More
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What are some of the most common phobias?
We’ve all got fears. For some, it’s the dark, for others, it’s spiders, heights, or maybe even something as ordinary as a phone call. But when those fears take root and are no longer reasonable; when they take over, that’s when they cross into the territory of phobias. Phobias re ... Show More
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Sep 2022
226. The Lord of the Rings
Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling books ever written, with over 150 million copies sold.
Join Tom and Dominic in the second of two episodes on the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, where they discuss the themes of encroachin ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2024
S07E04 - Literature⏐Tolkien and the power of the ring
Some jewels have only ever existed in books, and this is probably why they are so famous. Tolkien’s rings are amongst those mythical jewels found only in fiction, created thanks to their talented author. However, Tolkien did in fact, attempt to anchor his iconic rings to a true s ... Show More
13m 35s
Aug 2022
The Most Essential 'The Lord of the Rings' Moments to Revisit Before 'Rings of Power,' With Bryan Cogman! | House of R
Mal and Joanna are joined by ‘Rings of Power’ consulting producer, Bryan Cogman, to talk about the new show and all things ‘Lord of the Rings.’ They start by talking about how they each fell in love with ‘Lord of the Rings’ and the impact it has had on the fantasy genre (13:32). ... Show More
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