NEWS: Sony & Amazon Relinquish Rights to The Wheel of Time
"But no matter what happens, what pain we face, what heartbreak, even death, the Wheel keeps turning." —Tam al'Thor (Season 1, Episode 1: "Leavetaking") It may not be the end for fans of The Wheel of Time. However, it does look very much like it is an...
J.R.R. Tolkien: Professor of Anglo-Saxon
The Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon shall lecture and give instruction in the Anglo-Saxon Language and Literature, and may from time to time lecture and give instruction in the other Old Germanic Languages, especially Icelandic. —Council Regulations 24 of 2002 (amended 2012): Academic and Other...
What is Philology? – Part I: Traditional Philology
Most fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works are probably aware that Tolkien was a professor. Many of them have likely also heard that he was a philologist—a self-described philologist, even—and that philology was a major influence in the development of Tolkien’s legendarium. But what is a...
War of the Rohirrim: Streaming and Other News
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, which was released in theaters last December, is now being made available on Warner Bros.’ Max streaming service, as well as airing on HBO for the first time. In addition, the film is being rolled...