The Lord of the Rings is an epic saga that revolves entirely around the One Ring, yet we learn very little about its full powers and capabilities. The movies tell us that the ring was created by ...

In Tolkien’s famed LOTR book series, Eowyn is a noblewoman of Rohan and niece of King Theoden of Rohan known for her fierce determination and courage. She is a shieldmaiden who famously rides into ...

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Fans are still debating whether Haleth survived the Battle of Helm's Deep in The Two Towers. Viewers speculate the young boy may have perished due to his lack of fighting skills. Despite the ...

Populated as it is with elves, demons and magic of all kinds, J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” is perhaps the most influential fantasy narrative of the past century. But few things ...