Whether you're talking about Gandalf the Grey or Radagast the Brown, the wizards of Middle-earth have held Lord of the Rings fans' attention for decades.| Looper
Where did Saruman come from? We were curious enough about the subject that we decided to do some sleuthing into the White Wizard's background.| Looper
What happened during Tolkien's Second Age of Middle-earth that has led the creative minds at Amazon to explore this era during their Lord of the Rings series? Let's dive in.| Looper
Gollum is one of the most compelling characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's works. Read on to discover Gollum’s twisted backstory and impact on The Lord of the Rings.| Looper
Frodo Baggins may come across as a bit distant on the big screen, but he's being consumed from the inside out as he tries to step up and save the world. Here is the complete backstory that led to this humble Hobbit playing such a crucial role in Middle-earth history.| Looper
Why is this autocratic metaphysical being attempting to dominate Middle-earth? Where did he come from? How did he end up looking like a fiery optical organ perched atop a tower in Mordor? To properly answer those questions, we'll need to back up to the very beginning of Sauron's ages-long story.| Looper
We decided to dig into the background of the Ringwraiths to figure out where they came from, how they operate, and what they were up to before they got tangled up in all of the Lord of the Rings stuff. Here are our disturbing findings, presented for your spine-chilling entertainment.| Looper
From armies of dragons to tragic heroes, legions of balrogs, massive wars, dirtbag treachery, and a trio of superpowered gems that make the One Ring feel like your great-grandmother's wedding ring, here are the events that shaped the First Age of Middle-earth.| Looper
Whether it’s a massive war or simply a hobbit drinking tea, everything in Middle-earth has a lot of complex history behind it. So today, we’re taking a look at the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and explaining the long and lengthy history of Middle-earth, from creation to the start of the Fourth Age.| Looper
Is Shelob a spider or a demon? Where did Shelob come from? What does Shelob like to eat, besides everything? Read on to find out.| Looper