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Mythgard"s Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Mythgard Institute

Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien"s epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.

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1:48:20

Session 361: The Confrontation

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2026/01/07

Tonight we discuss the (first) description that has led so many readers to think that Balrogs have wings.

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1:59:44

Session 360: Crossing That Bridge

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2026/01/07

Tonight we examine the crossing of the Bridge of Khazad-dum, as the Balrog approaches. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:36:29

Session 359: Boromir's Response to the Balrog

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2026/01/07

We've seen Legolas's terror, Gimli's grief, and Gandalf's resignation. But how does Boromir respond to the Balrog?Interest Form on Exploring the Lord of the Rings Discussion Groups https://forms.gle/9s94eyrpWnHaW3xu7 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:56:23

Session 358: Recognizing Doom

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2025/12/14

Join Corey tonight, for "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!"Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:54:10

Session 357: Doom, Doom

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2025/12/14

Join Corey as we discuss approaching Doom: Durin's Bane appears at last. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:42:55

Session 356: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm

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2025/12/14

Tonight we actually arrive at the Bridge of Khazad-dum. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:55:41

Session 355: Looking Behind

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2025/11/17

This evening we will look over the Company's shoulders as the orcs catch up to them in the Second Hall, at the edge of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:55:04

Session 353: Maybe We Can Get Out After All

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2025/11/17

In which Gandalf opines that they might get out after all, for all the Drums in the Deep. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:46:51

Session 354: The Floor is Ghâsh

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2025/11/17

Tonight we join the Company of the Ring in peering out into the Second Hall of Old Moria to discover what, exactly, is on fire.https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:35:07

Session 352: On the Skewering of Hobbits

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2025/10/28

Join Corey for some final reflections on the confrontation in the Chamber, followed by some commentary on the skewering of hobbits. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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2:00:16

Session 351: The Beater of the Drums

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2025/10/21

Join us as we finally hear from Gandalf about his encounter at the door of the Chamber of Mazarbul. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:36:36

Session 350: The Final Darkness

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2025/10/14

Join us while we grope our way in the dark with Gandalf and the Company. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:40:05

Session 348: He “Sang in Answer a Song of Staying”

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2025/09/24

In which a real magical duel is fought, though we can't quite tell what is happening. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:58:38

Session 347: Gandalf Proposes a Solution

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2025/09/24

In which Gandalf reveals his plan for enabling the Company to escape their predicament. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:48:05

Session 346: Frodo Is Injured Again

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2025/09/24

In which Corey returns to the Chamber of Mazarbul for the penultimate time, and in which Frodo is skewered like a wild boar.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:44:07

Session 349: Gandalf Returns

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2025/09/24

In which Gandalf faces a deadly opponent and falls ... down the stairs. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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2:00:35

Session 345: They Have Come

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2025/08/19

Tonight we discuss the fight by Balin's tomb, in which Sam experiences his first combat.

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1:50:02

Session 344: Frodo's One Moment of Martial Glory

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2025/08/19

Tonight we return to the cave-troll attack, already in progress. Let's watch as Frodo achieves the acme of his combat career.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:45:10

Session 343: The Cave Troll Cameo

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2025/07/24

Tonight we get more up close and personal with a troll since anyone since Bilbo, and this one is all out of talking purses. Probably.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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1:42:18

Session 341: Defiance Rather than Hope

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2025/07/24

Corey returns from Mythmoot to discuss how Gandalf defies the horde of orcs outside the chamber and assesses their odds -- which are not great. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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