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The Fall of Númenor Pt 27 » SA1800 » The Númenorean Empire (EP352 REVISITED)

In this episode, we’ll consider the events spanning the years of SA1731 thru SA2029, as Númenor spreads its influence over Middle-earth - and the Shadow spreads its influence over Númenor. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/XagUWECRjVM [https://youtu.be/XagUWECRjVM] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796302 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796302] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796542 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796542] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0352/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0352/] Helpful Links: * take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF [https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF] (enter code TENOFF at checkout) * listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon [https://www.audibletrial.com/everon] * buy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] * read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 12 » Chapter 9 » Of the Flight of the Noldor (EP288 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 9, “Of the Flight of the Noldor.”  Chapter 9 of The Silmarillion brings us to the terrible aftermath of Valinor’s Darkening. Will Melkor be held to account? Can Ungoliant be stopped? Is there any saving the Two Trees? And what of the Silmarils? Join us as we discuss! LINKS: * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0288 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0288] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg12/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg12/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/LqNlLvJkvaA [https://youtu.be/LqNlLvJkvaA] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126468873 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/126468873] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65213713 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/65213713] * Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/ [https://truemythspress.com/] * Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad [https://patreon.com/tolkienroad] * Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Fall of Númenor Pt 26 » SA1701 » Sauron and the First White Council (EP351 REVISITED)

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s defeat and the first White Council. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/par3Y0ph_9s [https://youtu.be/par3Y0ph_9s] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403916 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403916] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403911 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403911] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0351/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0351/] Helpful Links: * take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF [https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF] (enter code TENOFF at checkout) * listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon [https://www.audibletrial.com/everon] * buy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] * read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 12 » Chapter 8 » Of the Darkening of Valinor (EP287 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 8, “Of the Darkening of Valinor.”  Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe of the Blessed Realm. What happens in this chapter sets in motion tidal waves of tragedies whose effects are felt, for good and for ill, down to the years of Frodo’s journey. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0287 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0287] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg11 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg11] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/1JbIgPaPkM0 [https://youtu.be/1JbIgPaPkM0] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125953670 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/125953670] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64940466 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/64940466] * Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/ [https://truemythspress.com/] * Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad [https://patreon.com/tolkienroad] * Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Fall of Númenor Pt 25 » SA1699-1700 » The Battle of the Grey Havens (EP350 REVISITED)

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s full scale invasion of Eriador and the subsequent counterattack of the Númenoreans. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/D13ydcT42Oc [https://youtu.be/D13ydcT42Oc] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90982103 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/90982103] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90981634 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/90981634] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0350/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0350/] Helpful Links: * take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF [https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF] (enter code TENOFF at checkout) * listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon [https://www.audibletrial.com/everon] * buy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] * read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].