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Lord Of The Rings author JRR Tolkien’s desk up for auction

Tolkien used the desk during his tenure as Merton professor of English language and literature at Oxford between 1945 and 1959.

Evening Standard

‘Extraordinary’ item JRR Tolkien used while writing The Lord of the Rings up for auction

It’s ‘the only desk belonging to Tolkien still in private hands’

The Independent UK

Lord of the Rings superfan recreates Frodo's trek to Mount Doom in the world-accurate official MMO, and you can watch the whole journey in an Andy Serkis-narrated video that's as long as all 3 films combined

"Lord of the Rings Online is the closest one can get to experiencing Tolkien's realm the way countless works of art, games, music and entertainment have attempted over the past half-century"

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‘They’re like Hobbits’: Deranged Elon Musk says English people are like helpless halflings in desperate need of protection

Keep your forked tongue behind your teeth Elon, you witless worm!

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Lord of the Racists? UK University Course Claims Tolkien Demonised People of Colour in Fantasy Classic

A University of Nottingham course explores Tolkien's role in British myth-making, urging students to 'decolonise' fantasy rather than cancel it.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump and Peter Thiel Are Using AI To Supercharge the Surveillance State

Peter Thiel warns of a pending one-world totalitarian government—while himself pushing to supercharge the surveillance state.

Reason

Faerie Smut Is About More Than Bathtubs and Archery

Don't judge A Court of Thorns and Roses by its covers.

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8 Iconic Pop Culture Characters Who Will Soon Enter the Public Domain

You may not know this, but many of your favorite characters have been in the public domain for decades or longer. Thor and all of the Norse gods, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein, Tarzan, John Carter, and more, are all public domain characters.

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Orlando Bloom wants Legolas return

Orlando Bloom wants to play Legolas again in the upcoming Lord of the Rings film but admitted he hasn't been approached for it.

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50 Memes About ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ That Might Inspire You To Have A Movie Marathon

When was the last time you had a Lord of the Rings marathon?

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50 Memes About ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ That Might Inspire You To Have A Movie Marathon

When was the last time you had a Lord of the Rings marathon?

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The Lord Of The Rings voted best classical film music for third year running

The soundtrack was voted the best movie music in a poll of Classic FM listeners and Radio Times readers.

Evening Standard

An 11-Day Middle-earth Fantasy in New Zealand

New Zealand's geography feels magically pulled straight from J.R.R. Tolkien's stories.

Reason

Peter Thiel Played Role In Ethereum Creation, Names Companies After 'Lord Of The Rings': 5 Facts You Might Not Know About PayPal, Palantir Co-Founder

Peter Thiel is best known to many investors as the co-founder of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR).

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First edition of The Hobbit discovered in UK home sells for £43,000

Auction house Auctioneum said it is one of only 1,500 copies printed in September 1937.

International Business Times

Rare 'Hobbit' First Edition Auctioned For GBP43,000

A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" sold for 43,000 pounds ($57,000) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England.

GamesRadar

I've played 15 hours of Tales of the Shire and these are my favorite Lord of the Rings easter eggs that I've spotted so far

Middle-earth lore fans rejoice because I've discovered the best Tales of the Shire easter eggs

GamesRadar

Stardew Valley-infused Lord of the Rings life sim Tales of the Shire almost had its hobbits speaking Westron – but while "die-hard Tolkien fans" would've loved it, "there just wasn't enough to go on"

The language "would sound a little bit like Simlish," too

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Tales of the Shire review: "As a long-time Tolkien fan, I'm both pleasantly surprised and slightly frustrated at what should've been my dream Lord of the Rings game"

Evening Standard

I Am Giorgia: All the Right stuff —the making of Meloni

Whatever your political stance, this book is beguiling, and a fascinating read

Benzinga

Palantir, Anduril, Erebor: Peter Thiel, The Lord Of The Finance Rings

Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through his business empire.

The Guardian - US

Peter Thiel’s Palantir poses a grave threat to Americans

Working with the Trump administration, the data company could be used to target the president’s opponents

Livingetc

10 Types of Jade Plants That Will Bring Good Vibes to Any Room

These low-maintenance succulents are a wonder to care for and when it comes to jade plant varieties, these ten are the best of the best.

The Guardian - UK

Statues of JRR Tolkien and his wife to be unveiled in East Yorkshire

The wooden statues commemorate the author’s time in the area while recuperating after the first world war and a moment that inspired a tale of star-crossed love in Middle-earth

Evening Standard

Gollum is back: the ‘stinker’ returns to the big screen in new Lord of the Rings film - The Hunt for Gollum

Andy Serkis will direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum with Peter Jackson and original team on board

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