In this series, we explore the hidden links between C.S. Lewis’s stories—especially Narnia, but also his other writings on faith, space adventures, and old myths—and topics like ancient history, archaeology, the Bible, art, literature, and unsolved puzzles. You might read about how the hills of Worcestershire inspired Narnian scenes, as noted in a recent BBC article on Lewis and Tolkien’s walks; or how Bible stories shape Aslan’s role, like in early church writings; or discover Roman-British finds that recall the Stone Table; or trace story influences from Norse tales to children’s books from Lewis’s time.
The series will also sometimes include excerpts from the journal of a mysterious professor, sent to us anonymously years ago—an English expert in ancient history who worked in England from the 1920s through the 1940s, and whose notes show a deep search for doors between the real world and the imagined.
These are not just daydreams; the articles track the real-world roots of fantasy, from carved stones of the past to illustrated books that sparked Lewis and his friends—Tolkien included, whose shared hikes in England’s countryside created lasting magic.
But mysteries remain: expect side trips into puzzles like old English earth lines, perhaps like wardrobe doors; or secret ideas in Lewis’s Perelandra, tied to old science; or art echoes in 19th-century paintings that color Narnia’s world. Each piece, posted regularly on NarniaFans.com, invites fans to think, talk, and spot hints of bigger truths, much like a quiet evening in a library.
