Mythgard Academy

Tonight we continue with Chapters 3 and 4 of Phantastes, and we meet all sorts of fairies, large and small. This is a restored recording from Twitch. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

This evening we wander into Fairy Land, as the nocturnal visitor of the night before foretold. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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/invite/szXMFAv

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

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

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

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

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

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/szXMFAv

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://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Tonight we watch as Tolkien plays the retcon game in which he so delights with his favorite subject: language change!

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://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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

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

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/invite/szXMFAv

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

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

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

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

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 University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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 us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Tonight we turn to the formation of perhaps the most puzzling of the Appendices: Appendix D, on the Shire Calendar Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Tonight we share in Tolkien's delight in names by studying the growth of the hobbit family trees. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Word-count decreases while stress mounts in the continued revisions of what will be Appendix F. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv