J.R.R. Tolkien — The Rest Is History Vault

First Episode Appearance: 12 Days: Martin Luther and J.R.R. Tolkien3 Jan 2022
Last Episode Appearance: 461. Dragons16 Jun 2024
Year Range: 1937 – 2024

The Rest Is History episodes about J.R.R. Tolkien

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12 Days: Martin Luther and J.R.R. Tolkien
2022-01-03
Luther's excommunication from the Catholic church and the birth of the author of Lord of the Rings happened on this day. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour…
Martin Luther J.R.R. Tolkien Worms, Germany Bloemfontein, South Africa The Reformation
226. The Lord of the Rings
2022-09-01 • 1937 – 1949
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…
J.R.R. Tolkien Clement Attlee United Kingdom World War II
367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies
2023-09-10
Eclectic traditions, obscure codes and cryptic ancient languages: the world of Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of children from all backgrounds for decades. A fantasy series inspired by a…
J.R.R. Tolkien Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Wizarding World Mythology
461. Dragons
2024-06-16
"When dragons flew to war… everything burned. I do not wish to rule over a kingdom of ash and bone." Dragons - the most compelling of mythical beasts - are one of the most vivid creations of all huma…
J.R.R. Tolkien China Ancient Rome