# old age (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover old age. Page: Feed: --- ## [Have we overlooked a secret murder plot in Beowulf? A Beowulf conspiracy theory](https://thijsporck.com/2026/02/07/have-we-overlooked-a-secret-murder-plot-in-beowulf-a-beowulf-conspiracy-theory/) _2026-02-07 · thijsporck · Thijs Porck_ What if Wealhtheow, the gracious queen in Beowulf, wasn’t just handing out mead cups to guests and giving politically savy speeches? What if she was harbouring vengeful feelings and set in motion a secret murder plot? In a recently published article, I have tried to unveil something of a Beowulf ‘conspiracy theory’. You can read \[…\] ## [The Medieval in Middle-earth: Old English Songs in LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)](https://thijsporck.com/2024/12/16/old-english-songs-in-lotr-the-war-of-the-rohirrim-2024/) _2024-12-16 · thijsporck · Thijs Porck_ A first look at the Old English song lyrics in the soundtrack of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024). Through its incorporation of Neo-Old English lyrics, the film draws connections with Tolkien's works, especially through references to Old English poetry.