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Swedish Maidens’ Choir Sings in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Elvish Language to the Delight of LotR Fans

A choir of cosplaying elves in Sweden sings and performs lyrical works written in Elvish by J.R.R. Tolkien in the ultimate expression of Lord...

Dozens of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Paintings and Maps Are Now Online to Inspire Adventure

Reprinted with permission from World At Large, a news website of nature, science, health, politics, and travel.  To create his fictional world of Middle-Earth, English author...

What Can the Wise Voices of J.R.R. Tolkien, Frodo Baggins, and Gandalf the Grey Teach Us About the Present Day

Of course, the commentary of wise figures from The Lord of the Rings would be relevant for every day and every moment, such is...

‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast is Crowdfunding to Buy J.R.R. Tolkien’s Home And Dedicate it to Fans

There is a very special Hobbit hole up for sale in Oxford, England. The University professor J.R.R. Tolkien moved his family to the house on...

Precious “Lost” Tolkien Story to be Published For the First Time

“Not all those who wander are lost” — and not all lost manuscripts stay that way. Fans of “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings”...

Living on the Land, Eco-Friendly Circus Tour Inspired by Tolkien

Is old-fashioned storytelling and merriment a thing of the past? Nay! The fantasy lives, and it's eco-friendly. Inspired by the writings of J.R.R. Tolkein, ancient mythology...

Good News in History, November 11

203 years ago today, Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky was born in Moscow. Numerous literary critics consider him the greatest novelist in all world history. Most...

Good News in History, November 8

733 years ago today, the Republic of Venice passed a law confining the city's growing glassmaking industry to the island of Murano, giving birth...

Good News in History, October 20

51 years ago, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by then-monarch Elizabeth II. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, it is widely regarded...

Good News in History September 21

43 years ago today, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Supreme Court Justice. She was approved in the Senate 99-0,...

Good News in History, July 29

On this day last year, scientists discovered that a pair of ancient roundworms frozen in Siberian permafrost over 46,000 years ago, were thawed out...

Incredible ‘Walking Tree’ is Named New Zealand’s 2024 Tree of the Year

A lone tree that looks like it’s out for a stroll has been crowned the 2024 Tree of the Year in New Zealand. This extraordinary...

Dad Literally Lends a Hand to Daughter Who Broke Wrist Before a Violin Performance (WATCH)

An 18-year-old who broke her wrist was still able to play her gig after her dad lent her a hand—literally. Mary Leahy broke her wrist...

A Book-Lovers Tour of Britain: From The Bard to the Brontës, Sherwood Forest to Sherlock Holmes–Top 35 Stops

A poll of 2,000 literary lovers in Britain has revealed the top 35 places to visit made famous by iconic authors and the scenes from...

Good News in History, February 28

2,226 years ago today, the Gaozu Emperor (given name Liu Bang) claimed the Mandate of Heaven and established the Han Dynasty—one of the three...

Good News in History, January 3

156 years ago today, Emperor Mutsuhito announced the formal conclusion to the Tokugawa Shogunate, and thus launched the Meiji Restoration, one of the great...

Good News in History, December 10

199 years ago today, the Reverend Minister George MacDonald was born in Aberdeenshire. A pious and valued member of his community, MacDonald achieved a...

Good News in History, November 29

Happy 50th Birthday to Ryan Giggs, the Welsh winger for Manchester United who was considered an icon of his generation. Affectionately called "Giggsy," Giggs...

First Recorded Stand-Up Comedy Sketch from 500 Years Ago Discovered in 15th Century Manuscript

While this old parchment page may look like one out of a wizard's spellbook, it's actually what scholars believe to be the world's oldest...

A New Butterfly Has Been Named After The ‘Lord of the Rings’ Villain

A genus of orange and brown butterflies that had been excruciatingly hard to define and separate has been called Saurona after the Dark Lord antagonist...