Tag Archives: Orang Pendek

Designing From Bones – The Land of the Hobbits

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to Designing from Bones, where we use archaeology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Come close friends and follow me through the misty portal to the Indonesian Island of Flores, a wondrous land once … Continue reading →

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Of Hobbits and Pygmy Elephants

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my weekly series “Designing from Bones”, where we use archaeology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Join me today as we delve into the mystery of a clan of real world hobbits. Come … Continue reading →