SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth http://middleearth.sqpn.com All about Middle-earth Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:52:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 All about Middle-earth SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no All about Middle-earth SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth http://middleearth.sqpn.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://middleearth.sqpn.com SME024: The Great River http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/04/05/sme024-the-great-river/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/04/05/sme024-the-great-river/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:52:32 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8703

In this episode, we follow the great river Anduin to the south and we explore Thinglad and Eorlsmead. We also briefly visit the town of Stangard and stumble upon an impressive statue!

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/04/05/sme024-the-great-river/feed/ 0 In this episode, we follow the great river Anduin to the south and we explore Thinglad and Eorlsmead. We also briefly visit the town of Stangard and stumble upon an impressive statue! - Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! - (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2012/04/cuthstan.jpg) In this episode, we follow the great river Anduin to the south and we explore Thinglad and Eorlsmead. We also briefly visit the town of Stangard and stumble upon an impressive statue! Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 35:00 SME023: Lothlórien http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/03/01/sme023-lothlorien/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/03/01/sme023-lothlorien/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:15:34 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8697

In this episode we explore Lothlórien, we visit Caras Caladhon and meet with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. We even discover Galadriel’s mirror and talk to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/03/01/sme023-lothlorien/feed/ 1 In this episode we explore Lothlórien, we visit Caras Caladhon and meet with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. We even discover Galadriel's mirror and talk to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship. - Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! - (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2012/03/lothlorien.jpg) In this episode we explore Lothlórien, we visit Caras Caladhon and meet with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. We even discover Galadriel's mirror and talk to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no SME022: Mirrormere http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/01/12/sme022-mirrormere/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/01/12/sme022-mirrormere/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:50:25 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8672

In this episode we explore the mysterious Mirrormere and learn more about the ancient history of the dwarves. After that, we venture back into Moria in search of the Endless Stair.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2012/01/12/sme022-mirrormere/feed/ 5 In this episode we explore the mysterious Mirrormere and learn more about the ancient history of the dwarves. After that, we venture back into Moria in search of the Endless Stair. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2012/01/mirrormere.jpg) In this episode we explore the mysterious Mirrormere and learn more about the ancient history of the dwarves. After that, we venture back into Moria in search of the Endless Stair. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) Meet us in Middle-earth on the Elendilmir server. The SQPN Kinship: Elenath Ephedyn Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no SME021: The Mines of Moria http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/10/11/sme021-the-mines-of-moria/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/10/11/sme021-the-mines-of-moria/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:36:15 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8659

We enter the Mines of Moria and we explore the depths of Khazad-dum.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/10/11/sme021-the-mines-of-moria/feed/ 1 We enter the Mines of Moria and we explore the depths of Khazad-dum. (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2011/10/moria_doors.jpg) We enter the Mines of Moria and we explore the depths of Khazad-dum. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) Meet us in Middle-earth on the Elendilmir server. The SQPN Kinship: Elenath Ephedyn Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456)   SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 1:02:55 SME020: Middle-earth Cosmology http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/09/13/sme020-middle-earth-cosmology/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/09/13/sme020-middle-earth-cosmology/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:39:46 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8655

In this episode, we look at the night sky above the hills of Eregion, and we explore the origins of the moon, the sun and the stars.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/09/13/sme020-middle-earth-cosmology/feed/ 4 We look at the night sky above the hills of Eregion, and we explore the origins of the moon, the sun and the stars. (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2011/09/menelvagor.jpg) In this episode, we look at the night sky above the hills of Eregion, and we explore the origins of the moon, the sun and the stars. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) Meet us in Middle-earth on the Elendilmir server. The SQPN Kinship: Elenath Ephedyn Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no SME019: The Trollshaws http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/09/06/sme019-the-trollshaws/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/09/06/sme019-the-trollshaws/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:04:11 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8619

In this episode, we explore the Trollshaws east of the Lone-lands, an area long ago inhabited by the Men of Rhûdaur.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/09/06/sme019-the-trollshaws/feed/ 0 We explore the Trollshaws east of the Lone-lands, an area long ago inhabited by the Men of Rhûdaur. (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2011/09/trolls-1024x768.jpg) In this episode, we explore the Trollshaws east of the Lone-lands, an area long ago inhabited by the Men of Rhûdaur. Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no SME018: The Inklings http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/28/sme018-the-inklings/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/28/sme018-the-inklings/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:42:31 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8600

In this episode we travel to Michel Delving to meet with special guest Dr. Jason Jewell. He tells us all about the Inklings and about the three hobbits and the small rabbit in the Bird and Baby Inn.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/28/sme018-the-inklings/feed/ 5 In this episode we travel to Michel Delving to meet with special guest Dr. Jason Jewell. He tells us all about the Inklings and about the three hobbits and the small rabbit in the Bird and Baby Inn. (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2011/06/inklings1.jpg) In this episode we travel to Michel Delving to meet with special guest Dr. Jason Jewell. He tells us all about the Inklings and about the three hobbits and the small rabbit in the Bird and Baby Inn. Links: * More about Punggo (http://www.casualstrolltomordor.com/about/punggo/) | Dr. Jason Jewell (http://www.faulkner.edu/humanities/faculty.asp) * Article: Those Hobbits in the Bird and Baby (http://www.casualstrolltomordor.com/2010/07/those-hobbits-in-the-bird-and-baby/) Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456)   SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 59:09 SME017: Hobbits and Humility http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/22/sme017-hobbits-and-humility/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/22/sme017-hobbits-and-humility/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:46:24 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8595

In this episode, we travel from Buckland to the ‘Green Dragon’ in Bywater to talk with the Tolkien Professor about the importance of Hobbits in Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/22/sme017-hobbits-and-humility/feed/ 0 We travel from Buckland to the 'Green Dragon' in Bywater to talk with the Tolkien Professor about the importance of Hobbits in Tolkien's Middle-earth. (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2011/06/greendragon.jpg) In this episode, we travel from Buckland to the 'Green Dragon' in Bywater to talk with the Tolkien Professor about the importance of Hobbits in Tolkien's Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456)   SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 59:56 SME016: The Lone Lands http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/15/sme016-the-lone-lands/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/15/sme016-the-lone-lands/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:20:07 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8589
In this episode we continue our Lone-Lands exploration, visiting the southern ruins of Minas Eriol, Mithrenost and Ost Guruth where we meet Radagast the Brown. Who is he? What are wizards and where did they come from? How does Middle-earth magic compare to the magic we see in other stories?
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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/06/15/sme016-the-lone-lands/feed/ 0 In this episode, we meet Radagast the Brown in the Lone Lands. (http://middleearth.sqpn.com/files/2011/06/ScreenShot00028.jpg) In this episode we continue our Lone-Lands exploration, visiting the southern ruins of Minas Eriol, Mithrenost and Ost Guruth where we meet Radagast the Brown. Who is he? What are wizards and where did they come from? How does Middle-earth magic compare to the magic we see in other stories? Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 1:04:49 SME015: The Midgewater Marshes http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/30/sme015-the-midgewater-marshes/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/30/sme015-the-midgewater-marshes/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 16:31:34 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8579 We investigate the Hobbit settlement of Staddle, east of Bree. In the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring we trek east to Weathertop through the Midgewater Marshes and the Midgewater Pass.

What can we learn from hobbit hospitality? What purpose do the numerous ruins we see have? Why did Gandalf refer too the poem “All that is gold does not glitter”?

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/30/sme015-the-midgewater-marshes/feed/ 2 In this episode we follow the Fellowship in their perilous journey from Staddle, through the Midgewater Marshes to Weathertop. We investigate the Hobbit settlement of Staddle, east of Bree. In the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring we trek east to Weathertop through the Midgewater Marshes and the Midgewater Pass. What can we learn from hobbit hospitality? What purpose do the numerous ruins we see have? Why did Gandalf refer too the poem "All that is gold does not glitter"? Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 1:04:13 SME014: Visiting Bree http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme014-visiting-bree/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme014-visiting-bree/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 07:50:06 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8571 In this episode we take you on a tour of Bree and discover the past and the present of the town where Frodo met Strider for the first time.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme014-visiting-bree/feed/ 0 In this episode we take you on a tour of Bree. In this episode we take you on a tour of Bree and discover the past and the present of the town where Frodo met Strider for the first time. Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 1:07:31 SME013: Journey Through Angmar http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme013-journey-through-angmar/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme013-journey-through-angmar/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 07:43:57 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8568 We travel from Ram Dúath through Malenhad to Nan Gurth in Angmar.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme013-journey-through-angmar/feed/ 1 We travel from Ram Dúath through Malenhad to Nan Gurth in Angmar. We travel from Ram Dúath through Malenhad to Nan Gurth in Angmar. Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 30:27 SME012: Dangerous Dragons http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme012-dangerous-dragons/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme012-dangerous-dragons/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 07:37:25 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8563 We enter Angmar and look for dragons!

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2011/05/25/sme012-dangerous-dragons/feed/ 0 We enter Angmar and look for dragons! We enter Angmar and look for dragons! Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) |Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456)   SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 39:59 SME011: The Rangers of Esteldin http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/10/08/secrets-of-middle-earth-11/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/10/08/secrets-of-middle-earth-11/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:38:03 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8406

We meet the rangers of Esteldin and travel to the perilous ruins of Fornost.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/10/08/secrets-of-middle-earth-11/feed/ 2 We meet the rangers of Esteldin and travel to the perilous ruins of Fornost. We meet the rangers of Esteldin and travel to the perilous ruins of Fornost.(http://secrets.sqpn.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) Join our Secrets of Middle-earth group over at http://community.sqpn.com (http://community.sqpn.com) Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 1:03:37 SME010: The Bitter Stair http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/09/18/sme010/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/09/18/sme010/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:19:47 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8169 We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/09/18/sme010/feed/ 0 We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod. We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod. Join our Secrets of Middle-earth group over at http://community.sqpn.com (http://community.sqpn.com) Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 54:00 SME009: The Misty Mountains http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/29/sme009/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/29/sme009/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:56:04 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8116 In this episode we travel to the perilous Misty Mountains to explore the Western Bruinen Source, the High Crag and the Giant Halls while trying to avoid trolls, evil dwarves and giants.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/29/sme009/feed/ 3 In this episode we travel to the perilous Misty Mountains. In this episode we travel to the perilous Misty Mountains to explore the Western Bruinen Source, the High Crag and the Giant Halls while trying to avoid trolls, evil dwarves and giants. Join our Secrets of Middle-earth group over at http://community.sqpn.com (http://community.sqpn.com) Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 47:59 SME008: Arwen and Aragorn http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/26/sme008/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/26/sme008/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:16:29 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8105 In this episode we talk about the complex relations between elves and humans and we discuss how the books and the movies portray the romantic relationship of Arwen and Aragorn.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/26/sme008/feed/ 0 In this episode we talk about the complex relations between elves and humans and we discuss how the books and the movies portray the romantic relationship of Arwen and Aragorn. In this episode we talk about the complex relations between elves and humans and we discuss how the books and the movies portray the romantic relationship of Arwen and Aragorn. Join our Secrets of Middle-earth group over at http://community.sqpn.com Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 51:25 SME007: Children of Ilúvatar http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/19/secrets-of-middle-earth-07/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/19/secrets-of-middle-earth-07/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:01:14 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8086 In this episode we walk around in Rivendell and we continue our discussion about the elves in Middle-earth.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/19/secrets-of-middle-earth-07/feed/ 2 In this episode we walk around in Rivendell and we continue our discussion about the elves in Middle Earth. In this episode we walk around in Rivendell and we continue our discussion about the elves in Middle-earth. Join our Secrets of Middle-earth group over at http://community.sqpn.com Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 49:36 SME006: The Elves of Rivendell http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/11/sme006/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/11/sme006/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:58:59 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8043 In this episode we travel to Rivendell and visit the Last Homely House. We talk about the origins and the history of the elves in Middle-earth.

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]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/11/sme006/feed/ 11 In this episode we travel to Rivendell and visit the Last Homely House. In this episode we travel to Rivendell and visit the Last Homely House. We talk about the origins and the history of the elves in Middle-earth. Join the discussion on the Secrets of Middle-earth Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fr-Roderick-Vonhogen/16625043284#!/pages/Secrets-of-Middle-earth/135107249843275?ref=ts)! Subscribe to the Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/secretsoflotr) | Subscribe with iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-middle-earth/id252800456) SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 45:42 SME005: The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme005/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme005/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:42:09 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7978 In this episode of the Secrets of the Lord of the Rings, we explore the snowy region of Ered Luin, where dwarves mine the depths of the Blue Mountains for treasure. We learn about the surprising origin of the Dwarves, we discover the true reason of their fascination with gold and other precious metals, and we gain insight into the deepest roots of the troubled relationship between dwarves and elves.

]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme005/feed/ 2 In this episode of the Secrets of the Lord of the Rings, we explore the snowy region of Ered Luin, where dwarves mine the depths of the Blue Mountains for treasure. In this episode of the Secrets of the Lord of the Rings, we explore the snowy region of Ered Luin, where dwarves mine the depths of the Blue Mountains for treasure. We learn about the surprising origin of the Dwarves, we discover the true reason of their fascination with gold and other precious metals, and we gain insight into the deepest roots of the troubled relationship between dwarves and elves. SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 57:50 SME004: Annuminas and the Shores of Evendim http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme004/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme004/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:40:40 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7976 We travel from the Shire to Lake Evendim and discover the glorious past of the city of Annuminas. Who is represented by the gigantic statue on the eastern shore of the lake? Why is the city of Annuminas in ruins? Will Aragorn bring a new dawn to Evendim?

]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme004/feed/ 0 We travel from the Shire to Lake Evendim and discover the glorious past of the city of Annuminas. We travel from the Shire to Lake Evendim and discover the glorious past of the city of Annuminas. Who is represented by the gigantic statue on the eastern shore of the lake? Why is the city of Annuminas in ruins? Will Aragorn bring a new dawn to Evendim? SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 32:53 SME003: Tom Bombadil and the Old Forrest http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme003/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme003/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:40:07 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7974 In this episode, we make a perilous journey through the Old Forrest in search of Tom Bombadil. Tom is one of the most mysterious characters in Middle Earth. How old is he? And what is he? A human? An elve? And why has the One Ring no grip on him?

]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme003/feed/ 0 In this episode, we make a perilous journey through the Old Forrest in search of Tom Bombadil. In this episode, we make a perilous journey through the Old Forrest in search of Tom Bombadil. Tom is one of the most mysterious characters in Middle Earth. How old is he? And what is he? A human? An elve? And why has the One Ring no grip on him? SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 33:36 SME002: Visiting Bag End http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/slotr02-%e2%80%93-bilbo-frodo-beowulf-king-arthur-moses-and-jesus-3/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/slotr02-%e2%80%93-bilbo-frodo-beowulf-king-arthur-moses-and-jesus-3/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:39:35 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7972 This episode of the Secrets of the Lord of the Rings is recorded in the Shire! We will visit the place where it all began for Bilbo and Frodo: Bag End. We will explore the ancient medieval legends that inspired Tolkien in his creation of Bilbo and young Frodo, and we will see what Frodo has in common with Beowulf, Roland, Sir Gawain and even with Moses and Jesus.

]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/slotr02-%e2%80%93-bilbo-frodo-beowulf-king-arthur-moses-and-jesus-3/feed/ 1 In this episode, we visit Bag End in the Shire. This episode of the Secrets of the Lord of the Rings is recorded in the Shire! We will visit the place where it all began for Bilbo and Frodo: Bag End. We will explore the ancient medieval legends that inspired Tolkien in his creation of Bilbo and young Frodo, and we will see what Frodo has in common with Beowulf, Roland, Sir Gawain and even with Moses and Jesus. SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 30:16 SME001: Archet in Breeland http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme001-archet/ http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme001-archet/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:38:56 +0000 Fr. Roderick http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7970 In this first episode of the Secrets of the Lord of the Rings: presentation of the podcast; Middle Earth in books, movies and games; news: Children of Hurin, the world wide launch of Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar; a tour of Archet in Bree-land; fighting wolves, boars and brigands. Lord of the Rings: a catholic theological thriller?

]]> http://middleearth.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/sme001-archet/feed/ 3 In this first episode we visit the town of Archet in Breeland. In this first episode of the Secrets of the Lord of the Rings: presentation of the podcast; Middle Earth in books, movies and games; news: Children of Hurin, the world wide launch of Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar; a tour of Archet in Bree-land; fighting wolves, boars and brigands. Lord of the Rings: a catholic theological thriller? SQPN: Secrets of Middle-earth no 38:59