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
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 all know the story of The Lord of the Rings and its many heroes, villains, and battles, but the story of the One Ring itself is a longer one, with a backstory that stretches all the way back to the beginning of Tolkien's fictional universe.| 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
JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth is filled with all sorts of strange items, including the palantiri, or Seeing Stones. Here's why they are so important.| Looper