Was The Shire Secretly Inspired by Kentucky?
Could the rolling hills of Middle-Earth have roots in the rolling hills of Kentucky? It’s a question that’s sparked curiosity for years… Whether or not JRR Tolkien and his Lord of the Rings trilogy found inspiration for The Shire through stories he heard from a Kentucky classmate while at Oxford. In this story, we explore the evidence on both sides of the idea, and why the values that define the Shire feel surprisingly familiar here at home. ═══════════ About KET ═══════════ KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom, providing trusted programming, lifelong learning opportunities and essential services to more than two million people each week. We’re an innovative and efficient producer of digital education tools for the classroom and Kentucky’s highest-quality source for public affairs and cultural programming. KET relies on financial support from viewers like you! Consider donating today at https://www.KET.org/Donate-YT
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