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: When Did Elrond Establish Rivendell?
Some Lord of the Rings fans might be wondering: when exactly did Elrond establish Rivendell? Find out here!
LOTR: Where Were All Of The Other Dwarves During The Story?
The Dwarves of Middle-Earth may have been somewhat absent from Lord of the Rings, but that doesn't mean they didn't have their own troubles going on.
LOTR: How Long Is Gandalf Trapped In The Tower Of Orthanc And How Does He Escape?
A 500 ft tall tower with no way in or out - how does the Grey Wizard manage to evade his captor?
Amazon's Lord Of The Rings Series Will Film Its Second Season In The UK
Season 2 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings series is filming in the U.K, making it the first LOTR production to film outside of New Zealand.
LOTR: Why Does Frodo Decide To Go To The Undying Lands?
After all Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry endure together, it’s hard for audiences to understand why Frodo would leave them behind, so why’d he go?
LOTR: What Is Lembas Bread And How Can One Bite Sustain A Full Grown Man?
Where does the elven waybread come from and what is the secret ingredient that makes lembas so reviving?
LOTR: Who Is Arwen's Mother And Why Is She Absent From The Films?
Arwen, daughter of Elrond is related to one of the other essential characters in The Lord of The Rings. Who could it be?
LOTR: What Happened In The Shire While Frodo Was Gone?
When Frodo returns at the end of the story, not only is he completely changed as a person, but the Shire has undergone a transformation as well.
LOTR: What Are The Different Types Of Hobbits?
Tracing the lineage of the 3 breeds of hobbit, and how they ended up in The Shire at the start of the Third Age.
LOTR: Where Do The Ents Come From?
When Treebeard said “Tree? I am no tree! I am an Ent”, he made it clear that Ents are very much an entity all their own, but where do they come from?
LOTR: Why Was Gandalf Sent Back To Middle-earth After Dying?
Gandalf’s revival was an emotionally charged moment for audiences but did it serve a greater purpose than just cinematic drama?
LOTR: Why Did Galadriel Refuse To Take The One Ring?
Most characters in the Lord of the Ring would sacrifice it all to obtain the one ring, so how can Galadriel turn it away when it’s offered to her?
LOTR: Was Sauron Always Evil?
When Fans of Lord of the Rings think of Sauron they don’t question whether he’s good or evil, but was that always the case for him?
LOTR: What Happened In The Mines Of Moria Before The Fellowship Arrived?
While everyone knows about the dangerous Balrog, what happened in the mines leading up to the arrival of the fellowship?
LOTR: What Makes Aragorn’s Sword Andúril So Special?
The sword not only has plot significance, but it ties back to the themes of Aragorn's story surrounding legacy, destiny, and leadership.
LOTR: Where Did The Giant Spider In Return Of The King Come From?
The giant spider, Shelob, seen in the Return of the King, has an even darker past than fans of the movies would guess.
LOTR: Why Did Saruman Pledge His Allegiance To Sauron?
Saruman may have had a good beginning but the gradual corruption of his soul through time made his alliance with Sauron seem inevitable.
LOTR: Why Did Aragorn Become A Ranger?
Aragorn is a king in secret, hiding his destiny and serving a very different role. Why is Aragorn so different in the early days of the Fellowship?
LOTR: How Are The Uruk-Hai Different From Regular Orcs?
The physical differences between the Orcs and Uruk-hai might be obvious, but the origins of each are very distinct.
LOTR: How Did Sauron Create The One Ring?
The One Ring is an essential part of The Lord of The Rings trilogy — and its creator, Sauron. But how and why did he create something so powerful?