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A Sense of History

By Angelica

A Sense of History relates Tolkien's writings to our real-world history.

A Sense of History is currently accepting new submissions. Contact us at loremaster@silmarillionwritersguild.org for more information, for a list of topics, or to propose a topic.

Articles are listed chronologically by date of publication in the newsletter.




Beowulf in Beleriand Newsletter Article

By Angelica

Basic historical background on the Anglo-Saxon people that Tolkien studied. Originally featured June 2009.

Categories: Germanic History & Myth, A Sense of History

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Plato in Númenor Newsletter Article

By Angelica

History of the Atlantis myth that inspired Tolkien's Númenor. Originally featured August 2009.

Categories: Classical History & Myth, A Sense of History

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"I Desired Dragons" Newsletter Article

By Angelica

History of dragons in world myth. Originally featured November 2009.

Categories: World History & Myth, A Sense of History

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