In this video we explore a common question regarding Middle Earth, and why it has seemingly stayed in the Middle Ages for tens of thousands of years, without any changes in technology. Moreoever, we will examine Tolkien's literary reasons, his love of Medieval history, as well as the in-lore explanations for Middle Earth's seemingly stagnant world.


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Soothsayer by John Patitucci

A Revelation by Jeremy Blake

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