Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most iconic names in entertainment. The franchise started with novels from J. R. R. Tolkien before being adapted onto the big screen by Peter Jackson in one of the most critically-acclaimed film trilogies of all time. There have also been numerous The Lord of the Rings video games of varying quality. 

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LOTR: Why Do So Many Elves Leave Middle Earth At The End Of The Movies?

What compels the Elves to travel across the sea to the Undying Lands rather than just staying in Middle-earth?

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The Hobbit: How Is Thorin's Death In The Movies Different From The Book?

The version of the scene that appears in The Hobbit novel has a few big differences from its on-screen counterpart. Which one is more effective?

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LOTR: What Is The Real Reason That Wormtongue Kills Saruman?

Why did Wormtongue decide to kill Saruman, and how is it different from the books to the movies?

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LOTR: How Does Gimli Become Lord Of The Glittering Caves?

How did Gimli earn this coveted title and where is his Dwarven kingdom located?

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8 Strongest Evil Wizards In Movies, Ranked

Wizards aren't always a force for good in movies. These mages, besides being incredibly powerful, are also quite evil.

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LOTR: Where Is Arnor and Why Did It Fall While Gondor Survived ?

At the end of Lord of the Rings, Aragorn becomes king of the reunited kingdoms of Gondor and Arnor. Many fans however might not know much about Arnor.

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Lord Of The Rings: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Orcs

From their dark origins to the curious nature of the half-Orcs, here are some details you might not know about the Orcs of The Lord of the Rings.

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LOTR: Who Is Glorfindel, And Why Is He Significant?

This character that was cut from the films may actually be one of the most important and powerful Elves in Middle-Earth's history.

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LOTR: What Was Isengard Like In The Days Of Old Before Saruman Corrupted It?

What was this place like before Saruman brought evil upon it, and what does it say about nature in the real world?

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LOTR: The Elven Archers Weren't At Helm's Deep In The Books, So Who Saved The Stronghold From Falling?

Who helped to win the day at Helms Deep, and why did Peter Jackson decide to change the scene so much?

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LOTR: Will There Be a Nazgûl Origin Story In The New Amazon Series?

Who are the Nazgûl? Why did they side with Sauron? How did they turn from Men into wraiths?

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LOTR: What Makes Merry And Pippin Such Important Characters?

Though it might not seem like they have a part to play in Lord of the Rings, Merry and Pippin are actually key characters.

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LOTR: Why Is Tolkien's Fantasy World Called Middle Earth?

Some Lord of the Rings fans might wonder why the land in the story is called Middle Earth. Luckily, there are some answers.

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LOTR: Why Do Some Elven Women Marry Mortal Men But Elven Men Don't Marry Mortal Women?

Elves are beautiful and wise, and seem in some ways to be superior to the Race of Men in Lord of the Rings. Why then do elven women marry mortal men?

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25 Most Anticipated Games of 2022

As it stands, 2022 is slated to be one of the biggest years of gaming in recent memory, and here are the most anticipated titles of next year.

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LOTR: Why Does A Morgul Blade Turn People Into Wraiths?

Why does a Morgul blade hold such immense power, and why does it crumble to dust in Aragorn's hand?

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LOTR: Why Is There Elvish Writing On The Dwarven Door To Moria?

What does it say about the rivalry that started between dwarves and elves long ago?

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LOTR: Does Sauron Actually Die When The One Ring Is Destroyed?

Does Sauron himself die once the Ring is destroyed or does he live on in some other form?

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LOTR: What Magic Makes The Swords Of Middle Earth Glow?

There are lots of theories, and some of them are more sinister than the audience would have imagined.

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LOTR: What Do Orcs Eat And How Do They Feed An Entire Army?

What is the gruesome truth behind what kind of foods these creatures actually eat?