The Faithful In Middle-Earth Explained
Here's a breakdown of what it means to be one of "The Faithful" on "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
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Here's a breakdown of what it means to be one of "The Faithful" on "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
Read MoreIt turns out that explaining the Blue Wizards in Middle-earth is much harder than one might expect from Tolkien's typically meticulous fantasy creation.
Read MoreWhether it’s a massive war or simply a hobbit drinking tea, everything in Middle-earth has a lot of complex history behind it. So today, we’re taking a look at the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and explaining the long and lengthy history of Middle-earth, from creation to the start of the Fourth Age.
Read MoreLongtime J.R.R. Tolkien fans may notice that shape-shifting is a somewhat common magical ability in Middle-earth. They may also wonder what purpose it serves.
Read MoreFrom armies of dragons to tragic heroes, legions of balrogs, massive wars, dirtbag treachery, and a trio of superpowered gems that make the One Ring feel like your great-grandmother's wedding ring, here are the events that shaped the First Age of Middle-earth.
Read MoreFrom evil dragons and fiery demons to heroic hobbits and epic wars, here's Lord of the Rings' Third Age of Middle-earth explained.
Read MoreWe've decided to do a deep dive into the backstory of Helm's Deep to see what makes this bastion of the Rohirrim such a big deal.
Read MoreThe Hobbit and Lord of the Rings take place in the Third Age of Middle-earth, but what about the Fourth Age? What happened after Frodo sailed west? This is Lord of the Rings' Fourth Age of Middle-earth explained.
Read More"Lord of the Rings" fans are familiar with Middle-earth, but what lies beyond? Here are the realms that J. R. R. Tolkien introduced in his works.
Read MoreAmazon's new "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is going to dive into this massive, never-before-seen region of the cinematic Middle-earth landscape.
Read MoreMiddle-earth is filled with an array of terrifying foes, including Balrogs. But what are the Balrogs? Here's an explanation of Tolkien's fiery monsters.
Read MoreGiven how the "Star Wars" movies and TV shows take place in a galaxy far, far away, one has to wonder whether Earth exists in the franchise's canon.
Read MoreThe Shadow Council rears its sinister head in "The Mandalorian" Season 3, but it isn't the first time the Empire-loving group has shown up in "Star Wars" canon.
Read MoreWhat happened during Tolkien's Second Age of Middle-earth that has led the creative minds at Amazon to explore this era during their Lord of the Rings series? Let's dive in.
Read MoreLet's play guess the Middle-earth inhabitant, shall we? There are a few major characters who it could be.
Read MoreHow will Amazon handle the timeline throughout its multi-season show? There are a few possibilities.
Read MoreFans have often asked why the eagles in "Lord of the Rings" didn't do more. But what would the story look like if they weren't in it at all?
Read MoreSome cryptic hints from the actor might imply the elder King Durin could be getting a famous Middle-eath necklace in Season 2 of "The Rings of Power."
Read MoreHow the first image from Amazon's Lord of the Rings television show may be teasing the arrival of Middle-earth villains Morgoth and Ungoliant.
Read MoreFrom domains of evil to mysterious forests, here are the iconic Middle-earth locations you can expect to see in Amazon's LOTR prequel.
Read MorePerplexed by brain-melting mystery movie, "In the Shadow of the Moon?" You're not alone, but we're here to help and clear up any confusion on its twist ending.
Read MoreAmazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" goes back in time and introduces viewers to a very powerful elf.
Read MoreThe history of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, in "The Lord of the Rings," "The Hobbit," and across his other works, is full of unsolved mysteries.
Read MoreHere's a breakdown of the many different ways that mithril plays a role in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and Tolkien's legendarium.
Read MoreGet ready for more Middle-earth movies than you ever expected - and perhaps, even streaming ones!
Read MoreSauron's home base of Mordor has a history extending back thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings. This is Sauron's realm of Mordor explained.
Read MoreThe shadowy appearance of Shadow and Bone's Nichevo'ya is terrifying enough, but as the Grishaverse books reveal, that's only the beginning of their power.
Read MoreHelm Hammerhand is perhaps the most famous king of the Mark in all of Tolkien's legendarium. This is his story.
Read MoreGavi Singh Chera looks to be joining "The Rings of Power" Season 2. And it appears he'll be playing someone from a race that hasn't been seen on the show.
Read MoreReturn to Middle-earth with X-Ray's "The Making of The Rings of Power," which provides insight into the fascinating process that went into creating the show.
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