It may sound like fantasy, but this is a true historical mystery. In 1785, a Roman ring inscribed with a curse and the name “Senicianus” was unearthed in England. Decades later, a young academic named J.R.R. Tolkien was asked to investigate the site linked to the ring — a temple to the forgotten Celtic-Roman god Nodens.

Some historians believe this strange artifact may have subtly influenced Tolkien’s ideas while writing The Lord of the Rings. This video explores the history of the cursed ring, the curse tablet, the temple, and Tolkien’s connection to it.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this lesser-known part of Tolkien’s life and the potential inspiration behind the One Ring.