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dimitrafimi.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The lecture explores the complex relationship between J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and race, focusing on the portrayal of non-human races like the Easterlings and Haradrim. It analyzes how Tolkien's descriptions of these races, influenced by his academic background and the cultural context of his time, reflect both the mythopoeic elements of his work and the racial prejudices of the early 20th century. The lecture also discusses the visual adaptations in Peter Jackson's films, which draw from non-European cultural elements to portray these races, raising questions about the ideological implications of such representations. The discussion culminates in a reflection on the moral and ethical dimensions of war and the dehumanization of enemies, as ... | |
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mattlakeman.org
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| | | | | The Hundred Years War is one of those historical things I've always felt guilty about not knowing more about. It isthemedieval conflict. Any time you picture knights in armor, castle sieges, charging heavy cavalry, longbows, squabbling royal families, you are probably subconsciously picturing something from the Hundred Years War template. I finally got around to... | |
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nathangoldwag.wordpress.com
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| | | | | This is a page where I will list some of the history books that I've read that really influenced me or that I thought deserved a recommendation. If they sound interesting, you should read them too! Ancient Rome Title: Augustus: First Emperor of Rome Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Summary: Augustus is an absolutely fascinating historical... | |
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www.ign.com
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| | | Ahead of January's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debut, we've compiled this breakdown of everything you need to know about the next Game of Thrones spinoff. | ||
