Middle-earth articles
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Tolkien’s Middle-Earth wasn't a place. It was a time in (English) history.
There are tons of theories surrounding J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and, more broadly, the fictional world of Middle-Earth in which the books take place. One of these theories is that Middle-Earth is actually not a fictional world at all, but our own Earth in prehistoric times, before — as historian Dan Carlin recently put it in his podcast Hardcore History — “the so-called Age of Man began.” This theory has been around for a while, but it’s unclear where it originated from. It’s...
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Earth Day 2024: Why was Earth Day created, and how to celebrate it this year
For more than 50 years, Americans have united on one day in April to recognize the need to protect the environment and demand accountability...
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Earth Day: Interesting facts decoding the mystery of planet earth
New Delhi: Earth is a beautiful planet in our solar system. Humans, along with animals and other living creatures, call it home. Dedicated to this beautiful planet, people across the globe observe Earth Day on April 22. This special day draws the attention of people to the conservation efforts needed to safeguard the beauty of this planet, which is facing several challenges such as climate change and global warming. This special day has been established to honour the efforts of conservationists...