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Visions of Middle-earth

Matěj Čadil

Exploring Tolkien's world through original artwork and reflections on lore and symbolism. Get illustrated journeys into Middle‑earth every week to deepen your understanding, experience beauty and wonder, and uncover the stories behind the art. \ud83c\udf1f

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The image of the immortal elf-maiden Lúthien Tinúviel dancing in a moonlit glade, where the mortal man Beren first sees her and falls in love with her, is one of the most beautiful scenes in Tolkien’s legendarium.

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Roast Mutton: Trolls at Dawn and Treasures Underground

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I’ve been watching the rapid rise of generative AI with a mixture of fascination and unease. AI may be a good servant, but is most certainly a bad master.

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