Tolkien wrote the first ever drafts concerning Middle-earth in 1914, also touching on Eärendil. That makes Glaurung's story part of Tolkien's first-ever imaginings of Lord of the Rings and its ...

Dragons were some of the most destructive creatures in The Lord of the Rings ' lore, as their claws, teeth, and fiery breath posed a threat not just to the inhabitants of Middle-earth but also to ...

In a sunlight-dappled room in UW-Madison’s Science Hall, between historical maps from around the planet, rests a world unlike ...

Before we get into Sauron, it’s best to start with his predecessor and the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth: Morgoth. First known as Melkor, he was a Valar—or one of the most powerful beings in ...

In Middle-earth: Shadow of War, you must weaken fortresses by taking out key figures in the army beforehand. The generals guarding the fort will even influence the land surrounding it, with the ...

Shadow of War was initially slated to release on Aug. 22 before it was delayed. "As with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Monolith is committed to delivering the highest quality experience.

A guide to the characters and locations in the Amazon Prime series 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,' based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel 'The Lord of the Rings' and its appendices.

Before we get into Sauron, it’s best to start with his predecessor and the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth: Morgoth. First known as Melkor, he was a Valar—or one of the most powerful beings in ...