As is the case for most fantasy settings inspired by the medieval era, inns and taverns had pivotal parts to play in Middle-earth. They were places of refuge for weary travelers and convenient ...

An obscure J. R. R. Tolkien text provides justification for Sauron undergoing a major transformation in The Rings of Power's ...

If you’ve only ever watched the theatrical cuts of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth saga, “Lord of the Rings,” we need to have a little chat. You’re missing out on vital character development, crucial ...

Parker Bennett is a graduate of Emerson College with more than 3 years of writing experience. He's been a fan and scholar of Tolkien's extended works for nearly his whole life, and is excited to be ...

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