History of Arda : A Tolkien & Rings of Power Podcast
History of Arda explores the writing of J. R. R. Tolkien and helps you understand Amazon's ‘The Rings of Power.’ We respond to episodes of the show, dig into the lore behind it, and answer your questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Episodes
33 episodes
Galadriel's Song of Eldamar
This song was composed right at the time we were beginning the History of Arda podcast. Years ago, when I read Tolkien aloud to my friend, I would improvise tunes and sing all the songs in the book to her, often accompanied by pian...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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2:39
Rings of Power: Finale Reaction and Deep Dive
Alex and Dean discuss Rings of Power one last time!
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:29:47
Rings of Power: Episode 7 Reaction and Deep Dive
Alex and Dean react and analyze the penultimate episode of Rings of Power!
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:27:08
Rings of Power: Episode 6 Reaction and Deep Dive
Alex and Dean react and respond to Rings of Power episode 6.Find us on social media!Twitter: @historyofardaReddit: r/historyofardaFacebook: @historyofardapodcastIf you're thinking of using Buzzs...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:07:17
Rings of Power: Episode 5 Reaction and Deep Dive
Alex and Dean discuss episode 5 of Rings of Power. Find us on social media!Twitter: @historyofardaReddit: r/historyofardaFacebook: @historyofardapodcastIf you're thinking of using Buzzsprou...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:36:14
Rings of Power: Episode 4 Reaction and Deep Dive
Alex and Dean respond to Episode 4 of The Rings of Power! Find us on social media!Twitter: @historyofardaReddit: r/historyofardaFacebook: @historyofardapodcastIf you're thinking of using Bu...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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51:08
Rings of Power: Episode 3 Reaction and Deep Dive
Alex and Dean review the third episode of The Rings of Power and point out fun Easter eggs! Find us on social media!Twitter: @historyofardaReddit: r/historyofardaFacebook: @historyofardapodcastI...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:58
Rings of Power: Episode 2 Deep Dive
Alex and Dean analyze episode 2 of The Rings of Power scene by scene!Find us on social media!Twitter: @historyofardaReddit: r/historyofardaFacebook: @historyofardapodcastIf you're thinking of us...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:04
Rings of Power: Episode 1 Deep Dive
Alex and Dean break down Episode 1 of The Rings of Power scene by scene! Find us on social media!Twitter: @historyofardaReddit: r/historyofardaFacebook: @historyofardapodcastIf you're thinking o...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:16:33
Rings of Power: Episodes 1 & 2 Reaction
Alex and Dean talk about our experience seeing the fan release event in theaters of the first two episodes of Rings of Power. We have lots of thoughts--and we want to hear yours! Please drop us a line on our socials and let us know you...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:05:18
Rings of Power Lore 5: The Last Alliance
Dean and Alex bring our history of the Second Age to an end with the events of the end of the Second Age and the battle of the Last Alliance against Sauron. We also discuss issues related to adaptation and our hopes and fears concerning The...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:09
Rings of Power Lore 4: The Akallabeth
Dean and Alex do a review of the trailers put out by Amazon for The Rings of Power (and trailers can be tricksy!) We also continue our recap of the lore of this show, covering the story of the downfall of Numenor. These events will...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:29:57
Rings of Power Lore 3: The Rings of Power
Dean and Alex share some Rings of Power updates: a global fan event in movie theaters which we’ll be attending; a change in the episode release lineup (allowing some to see the premiere a day earlier than originally thought!), and the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:54
Rings of Power Lore 2: Numenor
In this episode, Dean and Alex talk about the news from Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con as well as Entertainment Weekly’s July 2022 Comic-Con issue featuring Rings of Power. We talk about the practical sets, the costumes, and… w...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:23:57
Rings of Power Lore 1: Before the Second Age
In this episode, Dean and Alex explain what The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is and talk about some interesting things from the July 2022 issue of Empire magazine related to the show. We discuss its mega-budget, its c...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:13:02
Start Here for THE RINGS OF POWER on Amazon Prime
In this episode the History of Arda podcast begins coverage of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power show, beginning Sep. 2, 2022. Dean introduces new cohost Alex, and we explain the format of the coming episodes. News...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:12
Morgoth Strikes Back: Silmarillion Chapter 18
In this episode, we explore Morgoth's breaking of the Siege of Angband, the most cataclysmic battle we've yet seen since the Noldor returned to Middle Earth. We also see the incredible fight of Fingolfin, High King of the Noldor, and Morgoth.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:01:24
Welcome to Arda, Here's Your Fruit Basket: Silmarillion Ch. 17
In this episode we talk about the entrance of humans into the main story of the Silmarillion. Finrod Felagund finds the first humans, and we are introduced to the three main groups of humans that will play a role in our story going forward. Hum...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:01:15
Maeglin: Silmarillion Ch. 16
In this episode, we cover the dark fairy tale-like story of Maeglin, son of a Noldorin princess and a Dark Elf. His troubled story ranges from the dark depths of the woods of Nan Elmoth to the glorious, shining city of Gondolin. A conflict with...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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45:31
How Many Blades of Grass Were There in Arda? Silmarillion Chs. 14 & 15
In this episode we talk about the geography of Arda for 6 hours, and then edit down to a compact 20 minutes. Sorry folks. One day we'll have to release the other 5 hours and 40 minutes. From there, we'll talk about what the Noldor ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:35
The Glorious Battle: Silmarillion Ch. 13 Pt. 2
Morgoth tests the strength of the Noldor again, and this time, he loses big--and Angband goes under siege for 400 years. Oh, and there's a dragon in this one. DRAGON.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:32
Let's Give Maedhros a Hand: Silmarillion Ch. 13 Pt. 1
The Noldor are BACK! All the threads come together. We say farewell to a very important character, and things get interesting as the Noldor and Sindar butt heads.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:01
Shedding Some Light on Middle Earth: Silmarillion Chs. 11 & 12
The sun and moon are created from the final fruits of the Two Trees, and humans wake up far off in the east.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:58