Fingolfin's Findings

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXXIV: Frodo - the free, portable C64 emulator

There are times when looking back at one's childhood needs some technological help - like an emulator. FRODO is there for you. There are times when looking back at one's childhood needs some technological help - like an emulator. FRODO is there for you.

18/05/2026 18/05/2026

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXXIII: Fellowship(s) of the St/STring(s)

When people put some strings together, the magic happens! When people put some strings together, the magic happens!

18/05/2026 18/05/2026

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXXII: The ALA's Celebrity READ poster campaign

You would not necessarily expect Tolkien to make an appearance the way he did with the READ campaign - here's the literary scoop! You would not necessarily expect Tolkien to make an appearance the way he did with the READ campaign - here's the literary scoop!

05/05/2026 05/05/2026 1 réaction

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXXI: The Oakenshield Marionettes

A unique piece of puppetry, finally remembered (again) via Bluesky. Sometimes we do get lucky online. A unique piece of puppetry, finally remembered (again) via Bluesky. Sometimes we do get lucky online.

22/03/2026 22/03/2026 1 réaction

Fingolfin's Findings LXXX: The best map of Third Age Middle-earth?

What do you think? What do you think?

26/02/2026 26/02/2026 1 réaction

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXIX: Books That Made Britain (& Tolkien, too)

In 2016 the BBC started #LoveToRead, a campaign celebrating reading, bringing in celebrities to programs set across the country. And a certain Professor plays a role! In 2016 the BBC started #LoveToRead, a campaign celebrating reading, bringing in celebrities to programs set across the country. And a certain Professor plays a role!

22/02/2026 22/02/2026

FF LXXIX: The rabbit hole of Tolkienian race horse names

This is one of those things where you simply shake your head... of course, if you do breed race horses, it is going to be different. This is one of those things where you simply shake your head... of course, if you do breed race horses, it is going to be different.

07/02/2026 07/02/2026

Fingolfin's Findings LXXVIII: The Movie Database

Having a look through a huge database on the hunt for "The Hobbit", "Lord of the Rings", and Tolkien. Having a look through a huge database on the hunt for "The Hobbit", "Lord of the Rings", and Tolkien.

06/02/2026 06/02/2026

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXVII: Christopher Lee on meeting the Professor

A lot has been made out of the fact that Sir Christopher Lee was the only cast member on the first film trilogy who had met J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Let's talk! A lot has been made out of the fact that Sir Christopher Lee was the only cast member on the first film trilogy who had met J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Let's talk!

24/09/2025 24/09/2025

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXVI: Shadowfax, the Dutch hydrofoil

Tolkien did not like the flying, watery kind of Shadowfax, here is more about it. Tolkien did not like the flying, watery kind of Shadowfax, here is more about it.

29/07/2025 29/07/2025

Fingolfin's Findings LXXV: Bilbo's Motorhomes

It seems that the end of the 70’s was a good time to found companies inspired by Tolkien’s life and works - Bilbo’s was founded in 1977. It seems that the end of the 70’s was a good time to found companies inspired by Tolkien’s life and works - Bilbo’s was founded in 1977.

25/05/2025 25/05/2025

Fingolfin's Findings LXXIV: The MSU Tolkien Fellowship

A students' group in Michigan became part of a media phenomenon at the end of the 70s - here's why. A students' group in Michigan became part of a media phenomenon at the end of the 70s - here's why.

23/05/2025 23/05/2025

Fingolfin’s Findings LXXIII: Merton College’s memories of JRRT

In 2023 Oxford went huge in remembering Tolkien, 50 years after his death. An exhibition, talks, and much more was on offer. Some of this has now been made available. In 2023 Oxford went huge in remembering Tolkien, 50 years after his death. An exhibition, talks, and much more was on offer. Some of this has now been made available.

09/05/2025 09/05/2025

Fingolfin's Findings LXXII: The Oxford University Research Archive

Another database with access to papers and presentations of interest - from Oxford University itself, with a number of Tolkien-centered publications freely accessible. Another database with access to papers and presentations of interest - from Oxford University itself, with a number of Tolkien-centered publications freely accessible.

04/04/2025 04/04/2025

Fingolfin's Findings LXXI: On John Boorman's "Lord of the Rings"

Director, screen writer & producer John Boorman has given his papers to Lilly Library in Indiana, including the happily failed attempt at directing "Lord of the Rings." Director, screen writer & producer John Boorman has given his papers to Lilly Library in Indiana, including the happily failed attempt at directing "Lord of the Rings."

29/03/2025 29/03/2025

Fingolfin’s Findings LXX: West Oxfordshire Clarinets & Tolkien Room

You look through 1,000+ items of news in a week and go past the West Oxfordshire Clarinets! You look through 1,000+ items of news in a week and go past the West Oxfordshire Clarinets!

16/02/2025 16/02/2025 1 réaction

Fingolfin’s Findings: The Link List

This is a list of posts that I found interesting but that would not make the Fingolfin’s Findings minimum level of importance, relevance, or oddity. 🤪 Do enjoy! This is a list of posts that I found interesting but that would not make the Fingolfin’s Findings minimum level of importance, relevance, or oddity. 🤪 Do enjoy!

01/02/2025 01/02/2025

Fingolfin's Findings LXIX: Mock the Week

British no-holds-barred stand-up humour, making fun of fantasy film and shows. British no-holds-barred stand-up humour, making fun of fantasy film and shows.

10/01/2025 10/01/2025

Fingolfin’s Findings LXVIII: Dueling Hobbits Productions

Meet the Duelling Hobbits from St. Louis and Portland (Oregon). Meet the Duelling Hobbits from St. Louis and Portland (Oregon).

26/12/2024 26/12/2024

Fingolfin's Findings LXVII: LonCon 1957 - the first Tolkien cosplay?

In 1957 J.R.R. Tolkien received the International Fantasy Award at a luncheon - part of the first ever WorldCon not in the United States. I saw the award... once. In 1957 J.R.R. Tolkien received the International Fantasy Award at a luncheon - part of the first ever WorldCon not in the United States. I saw the award... once.

12/12/2024 12/12/2024 2 réactions

Fingolfin’s Findings LXVI: Moorcock never really read LotR

I recently learned that one of Tolkien's most well-known critics has never really read "The Lord of the Rings." Ah, well. Not that much of a surprise. I recently learned that one of Tolkien's most well-known critics has never really read "The Lord of the Rings." Ah, well. Not that much of a surprise.

28/11/2024 28/11/2024 2 réactions

Fingolfin's Findings LXV: The Hobbit storyboards (Rankin/Bass 1977)

There is a lot of outstanding art on the net; these pieces are a look back at past adaptations. There is a lot of outstanding art on the net; these pieces are a look back at past adaptations.

19/11/2024 19/11/2024

Fingolfin's Findings LXIV: Eat at the ‘Hobbit’, live in ‘Rivendell’

One of those places you come across when thinking about food and hobbits, I daresay. One of those places you come across when thinking about food and hobbits, I daresay.

04/11/2024 04/11/2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LXIII: Wulff & Morgenthaler and Tolkien

A well-known satirical comic strip seems to have a certain penchant for Tolkien - or rather, its adaptations. Here we go! A well-known satirical comic strip seems to have a certain penchant for Tolkien - or rather, its adaptations. Here we go!

28/10/2024 28/10/2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LXI: Tolkien & Edward Johnston

Rereading Hammond & Scull’s Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator I came across a small detail of a certain importance if you take an interest in calligraphy in general. Rereading Hammond & Scull’s Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator I came across a small detail of a certain importance if you take an interest in calligraphy in general.

23/08/2024 23/08/2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LX: King Edward’s School, Birmingham - Archives

Another archival resource, this time from Tolkien's youth. Another archival resource, this time from Tolkien's youth.

02/08/2024 02/08/2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LIX: The Peace Ring, Twizel, New Zealand

In January 2024 in the small town of Twizel, New Zealand, a huuuuuge ring appeared... for a reason. 🤩 In January 2024 in the small town of Twizel, New Zealand, a huuuuuge ring appeared... for a reason. 🤩

15/07/2024 15/07/2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LVIII: Jane Neave at St. Andrews, 1909-1911

Some background information on Jane Neave at St. Andrews' University. Some background information on Jane Neave at St. Andrews' University.

11/07/2024 11/07/2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LVII: Denethor’s Tomato

When the 'man behind the memes' starts doing silly things - well, you can then get Denethor's Tomato. More info for members. 🤩 When the 'man behind the memes' starts doing silly things - well, you can then get Denethor's Tomato. More info for members. 🤩

29/06/2024 29/06/2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LVI: Celebrating the OED1’s completion in 1928

And yes, there is a certain "J.R. Tolkien" with the seating plan with a very special banquet! And yes, there is a certain "J.R. Tolkien" with the seating plan with a very special banquet!

05/06/2024 05/06/2024