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Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.
Mythgard Institute hosts Mythgard Academy, a arts show with 500 episodes published.
Tonight we begin our discussion of Phantastes, and we learn an important lesson: When you suddenly find yourself in Fairy-Land, just play it cool. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invi
Tonight we come to the end of the entire History of Middle-earth! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy
As we approach the very end of HoME, we look at two instances of Tolkien's story-genesis process: The New Shadow and Tal-Elmar. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support
After a brief look at Lembas, we will discuss the barely begun sequel to the Lord of the Rings. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy
Tonight we look at some of Tolkien's late writings in which he boldly changes the history of Middle-earth. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy
As we work through the last texts in the History of Middle-earth, we rejoin old friends Pengolod and Aelfwine for one last chat. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support
Tonight we discuss the vicissitudes of the House of Finwe, discovering Tolkien's linguistic play and the emergence of unexpected stories. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFA
Tonight we watch new stories emerge and old stories float to the surface again as Tolkien wrestles with the explanation of names he finds himself stuck with. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://disco
Tonight we watch as Tolkien plays the retcon game in which he so delights with his favorite subject: language change! Support Mythgard Academy
Tonight we continue following the delightful, rambling unhurried ramblings of the aged Tolkien as he connects the First, Second, and Third Ages and its peoples. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://di
Join us tonight as we discuss the one simple trick for making Feanor your deadly enemy. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy
Join Corey as he moves from Tolkien's tense and conflicted relationship with the Appendices to the spacious and relaxing world of the Late Writings. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/in
Tonight we continue our delightful ramble through Tolkien's delighted ramble about the dwarves. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy
This evening we come to the end of the account of the emergence of the Appendices, with a discussion of Rohan and the Dwarves. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support M
Tonight we come to the story of the development of the last of the Appendices, also known as the first of the Appendices. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythga
Tonight we will indulge ourselves by reveling in the Authorized Version of Appendix B! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy
Tonight we look at the amazing Tale of Years for the 3rd Age. Appendix B as it should have been... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy
Tonight we will see Tolkien's story forcibly shrinking and growing again as he connects Numenor to the Lord of the Rings. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum Universi
Tonight we continue to look at the story of Numenor, which is trying to grow in uncongenial soil. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https
Join Corey tonight in posthumously assuring Christopher Tolkien that everything is okay, and we understand the difficulties he was operating under. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join
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