Tag: The Lord of the Rings
The research reveals that the forest can adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough
The findings, published in the journal Global Change Biology, show that while most forests are able to adapt to hotter and drier conditions, they are not adapting quickly enough to avoid the impending stress. The research serves as a reference point for future forest research and provides guidance in conservation and care work. By Greg…
Mackindergarten: It’s my time
One of the worst things about being a parent is having to spend time with other parents. People you have nothing in common with – except that you successfully procreated around the same time. And that’s it. A thing. A simple mistake. It is not enough. It is not enough to build a friendship on.…
Russian roots in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
The Soviet Union was not Mordor but there is something Russian (and Slavic) about Midgard. Mordor, the kingdom of Sauron, the main villain of JRR Tolikien’s novel “The Lord of the Rings”, was located in eastern Middle-earth, a continent invented by the author where the events of his famous book take place. Because of its…
On screens in August • Familiar ring: evidence that hasn’t changed much in a decade
Not much has changed substantively over the past decade. Just take a look at the line-up that greeted viewers in 2012 and compare it to the class of 2022. The only difference is that the blockbusters are headed straight for our homes. Same shit, different decade First we had The Hobbit, the first serious Middle…
The video game giant buys the rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Embracer Group goes on a spending spree and also acquires a number of game studios Intellectual property rights to JRR Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” have been sold to publishing giant Embracer Group, according to a company statement announcing that it had closed a total of five acquisition deals on Thursday,…
The gaming giant buys The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit rights
Embracer Group’s spending spree saw the company acquire a number of game studios Intellectual property rights to JRR Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” have been sold to publishing giant Embracer Group, according to a company statement announcing that it had closed a total of five acquisition deals on Thursday, as well…
The hunt for Bo Hansson’s legendary organ
This year it is 50 years since the organist Bo Hansson’s album with music inspired by the author JRR Tolkien’s fantasy epic “The Lord of the Rings” became a huge success internationally. The album has been called “an early classic in the space rock genre” and became Sweden’s largest music export when it was released…
The Danish queen celebrates 50 years on the throne – in a subdued way in the light of the corona
An honored polyglot, renowned artist, out-of-the-box thinker and loving grandmother. She is also commander-in-chief of the Danish defense and supreme authority of the Church of Denmark. Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid – or as she is officially called Queen Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark – is highly loved by the Danish people. Today, the Queen is…
Activist predicts Navalny will need month to regain fitness
The activist who helped take Aleksei Navalny to Germany for treatment after he was poisoned has predicted that the Kremlin critic will need a month to regain full fitness. Navalny made his first public appearance on September 23 after being released from a hospital in Berlin where Germany said he was being treated for poisoning…