Mythgard Academy

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 9 10.05.2023 1:37:19 ↓

Tonight we join Tolkien in his quest to answer questions about dwarves.

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 7 23.04.2023 1:30:44 ↓

It is time now to turn to the revisions of the Quenta Silmarillion. So, what is this document again?

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 8 23.04.2023 1:55:08 ↓

Tonight we will continue our discussion of the Quenya, focusing on Tolkien's depiction of the dwarves.

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 6 12.04.2023 1:36:17 ↓

Tonight we should finish up our discussion of the Grey Annals.

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 5 30.03.2023 1:52:21 ↓

Tonight we continue our discussion of the Grey Annals. Trigger warning: we'll be talking about Turin.

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 4 17.03.2023 2:06:59 ↓

Let's join Tolkien in literary terrain he hasn't covered in 25 years: the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 3 27.02.2023 2:03:30 ↓

What exactly does Tolkien think he is doing, writing the Annals?

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 1 17.02.2023 1:47:28 ↓

As we begin discussion of Book 11, we look about us and remember where Tolkien is in his creative life in the 1950's.

MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 2 17.02.2023 1:43:03 ↓

Let's take a fresh look at "Of the Sindar," in its original frame.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 22 29.01.2023 1:44:49 ↓

It's time to finish Alice's Adventures. What do we see when Alice returns to the normal world?

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 21 29.01.2023 1:50:08 ↓

Alice crosses the stream and becomes a queen, and the world goes mad.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 20 06.01.2023 1:51:49 ↓

Warning: The White Knight's song may cause tears. Or else it won't.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 18 17.12.2022 1:46:44 ↓

This evening, Alice will attempt to adjust to living backwards.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 19 17.12.2022 1:51:59 ↓

Is Alice a monster? Is she in a fable? Can she cut the plum cake? All this, plus shark-bite prevention, tonight in the Mythgard Academy.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 17 06.12.2022 1:49:13 ↓

What is a poem about when it never actually says anything?

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 16 01.12.2022 1:34:43 ↓

Tonight we get to meet every philologist's favorite talking egg.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 15 22.11.2022 1:42:19 ↓

Tonight we meet the White Queen and learn some more lessons in cause and effect.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 14 12.11.2022 1:37:21 ↓

It's time for more poetry, concerning which I hope your enthusiasm exceeds Alice's!

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 13 08.11.2022 1:34:57 ↓

It's time for another really famous poem! I'm so excited.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 12 02.11.2022 1:32:14 ↓

Tonight we consider train tickets, insects, and the use of names.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 11 02.11.2022 1:41:55 ↓

Tonight we return to Looking-Glass House and immediately attempt to leave it, spending time being considered by flowers.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 10 02.10.2022 1:59:14 ↓

Tonight, we will join Alice in Looking-Glass House, but we may not be able to escape it.

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 9 16.09.2022 1:36:53 ↓

This evening we start Through the Looking Glass!

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 8 02.09.2022 1:56:24 ↓

Tonight we get towards, if not to, the end of Alice in Wonderland -- ending with intense courtroom drama!

MSA031: Alice’s Adventures, Session 7 06.08.2022 1:46:07 ↓

It is time for more silly poetry this evening.