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Do Middle-earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out

When English author J.R.R. Tolkien crafted his fantasy world Middle-earth, he argued storytellers are essentially “sub-creators” – they build fictional realms with internally consistent laws.

The Conversation

From ‘The Little Prince’ To ‘Forrest Gump’: 28 Fictional ‘Would You Rather’ Dilemmas

Are you ready to make tough fictional decisions?🧙‍♂️ Then you’re in the right place.This poll drops you straight into some of the most iconic worlds in pop culture and asks you to choose - even when neither option feels great. One moment, you’re deciding if you’d rather live in Middle-earth…

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The Rings Of Power Season 3 Wrapped, And There’s A Sweet Celebration Video

We're one big step closer to returning to Middle-earth.

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Is it a critical mineral or a Tolkien invention? Take the Guardian’s nerdiest quiz yet

Do you know your ores from your orcs? Your rare earths versus Middle-earth? Test your knowledge here …

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Top Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Pressed By Senate Democrats Over Crypto Assets

Senate Democrats have demanded a detailed explanation from Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to the Middle East, about his personal interests in cryptocurrency.

Benzinga

Trump melts down over TIME cover that ‘made my hair disappear’ after Middle East tour

Trump says the crown wasn't big enough.

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Voices: There’s a good reason why Lidl has stolen Aldi’s supermarket crown

COMMENT: As the budget supermarket reclaims its title as the UK’s cheapest supermarket, long-time devotee Flic Everett says there’s a rationale for its sudden resurgence – and it’s not just the deals found in its sceptred middle aisle…

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Statues of JRR Tolkien and his wife to be unveiled in East Yorkshire

The wooden statues commemorate the author’s time in the area while recuperating after the first world war and a moment that inspired a tale of star-crossed love in Middle-earth

The Guardian - UK

The Hunt For Gollum release date, plot, cast, and more news

Return to Middle-earth with our guide to new movie The Hunt For Gollum

Total Film

Lord of the Rings star Hugo Weaving says he's "had enough" of Middle-earth and has "absolutely no desires" to reprise the role of Elrond as new movies are announced

Exclusive: Actor Hugo Weaving says he has no plans to return to Middle-earth for future Lord of the Rings movies

Total Film

'The next piece of the puzzle': The Rings of Power's Charlie Vickers has some big hopes for Sauron's season 3 arc – and one includes making the One Ring

The Rings of Power star sits down with TechRadar to tease some big season 3 plans for Middle-earth's Dark Lord.

TechRadar

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 release date speculation, cast, plot, and more news

Here's everything you need to know about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3

Total Film

70 Years Later, 'Lord of the Rings' Could Finally Reveal the Creation of Tolkien's Scariest Villains

Middle-earth is headed for all-out war, but the fall of Men might be the most exciting future development for 'The Rings of Power.'

Inverse

The Guardian view on Israel’s killing of Hassan Nasrallah: dragging the Middle East towards disaster

Editorial: As Benjamin Netanyahu flouts the will of his nation’s essential ally, the death of Hezbollah’s leader in Lebanon has deepened the region’s crisis

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Total Film

The Rings of Power season 3 has reportedly been in the works for months, although it hasn’t been greenlit

Get ready to go back to Middle-earth... again!

Total Film

The Rings of Power season 2 episode 5 recap and Easter eggs: Annatar’s deception grows deeper

This week in Middle-earth…

Total Film

The Rings of Power showrunners are choosing to "remain silent" on a Lord of the Rings mystery that has gone unanswered for 90 years

Is Old Tom something more than Middle-earth's "eldest"?

Total Film

The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4 recap and Easter eggs: Meet Tom Bombadil, Middle-earth's oldest resident

This week on Rings of Power: Tom, trees, and terrifying wights

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Inverse

'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date, Start Time, and Plot for Amazon's Lord of the Rings Show

What's next for Middle-earth now that Sauron's scheme is underway? Here's everything you need to know about 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 4

Inverse

23 Years Later, One Scene in 'Rings of Power' Completely Redefines a Lord of the Rings Twist

Meet Narvi. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2's mysterious new Dwarf is a legendary Middle-earth figure whose historical impact extends all the way to 'The Fellowship of the Ring.'

Total Film

The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this weekend

From Middle-earth to murder mysteries, here's what to watch this weekend

WhatToWatch

Who is The Dark Wizard in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2?

Who is the Dark Wizard, played by Ciaran Hinds? Let's explore. (Spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 ahead!)

Inverse

Sarumon: Did 'Rings of Power' Just Reveal an Iconic Lord of the Rings Villain?

The biggest new mystery in 'The Rings of Power' is all about a very familiar 'Lord of the Rings' Dark Wizard. But is that really Saruman?

Total Film

The Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1-3 recap and Easter eggs: Sauron rises as darkness falls over Middle-earth

Evil reveals itself in the opening episodes of The Rings of Power season 2

GamesRadar

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 begins today, bringing a new tide of darkness to Middle-earth

The Dark Lord has returned - and that's just the start

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