I take a look at the Moon's distance from Earth, as described in Tolkien's works, and argue that it was much smaller than today. In fact, the Moon orbited only about 1.5 m above Earth. Also, I discuss the effect this small distance had on humans and the architecture of Bree.
Analysis
After long and painstaking research, I have finally put together the complete family tree of Peter Jackson.
People often confuse two classes of evil beings in Tolkien's writings, "wraiths" - most prominently the Nazgûl or Ringwraiths - and "wights" - most prominently the Barrow Wights. Here is some information to clear this up.
The famous astronomical essay people keep asking for. Quoting from "The Silmarillion", one can prove that the sun in Middle-earth was static. It was located, mostly, over the realm of Hithlum.
The final and conclusive answer to the burning question that Tolkien scholars have been brooding over for decades: What are Balrogs? How do they look like? And do they have wings?
One of the most frequently asked questions in Tolkien lore is: who and what exactly is Tom Bombadil? Here, I present a unique new theory that fits his observed qualities far better than any other theory out there.
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