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Italy's far-right claim The Lord of the Rings – but they've misread Tolkien's message

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and I have precious little in common. But one important thing we share is The Lord of the Rings. Both she and I regard the J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy as a personal “sacred text” which has profoundly shaped our values and our political commitments.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023

The One Ring and Lord of the Rings Roleplaying are the RPGs Tolkien fans have always wanted

Few RPGs have been able to capture the wonder of Middle-earth, but The One Ring and Lord of the Rings Roleplaying do. Here's why

GamesRadar · Jul 20, 2023

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: "Not so much an unexpected journey as it is one to avoid altogether"

Deep in the blackened bowels of Barad-Dur, a great evil is brewing. Sauron's army grows with every passing day, as the Dark Lord's piercing eye surveys the lunar wastelands of Mordor for his prized possession – the Ring of Power: one ring to rule them all. It's far from his…

GamesRadar · May 25, 2023

Istar: Why Lord of the Rings' 'Rings of Power' Season 2 may feature a second wizard

The Stranger might not be the only wizard in Middle-earth. Here's why 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 may add another Istar to the show's already sprawling ensemble cast.

Inverse · Oct 19, 2022

Rhûn: 'The Rings of Power' is going where no other Tolkien adaptation has before

When in doubt, one must always follow their nose. Here's what viewers should know about Rhûn, the mysterious Middle-earth location mentioned in the 'The Rings of Power' Season 1 finale.

Inverse · Oct 15, 2022

What is an Istar in Lord of the Rings, explained

One of The Rings of Power's main characters was confirmed to be an Istar, but what does that mean in Middle-earth?

Total Film · Oct 14, 2022

Who is Adar? 'Rings of Power' Episode 6 solves the show’s biggest mystery

One of the biggest mysteries in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' has finally been solved. Here's what Episode 6 of the Amazon series tells us about its central villain, Adar.

Inverse · Sep 30, 2022

The best Lord of the Rings games to help you have a Middle-earth adventure

Explore Mordor to Moria with this list of the very best Lord of the Rings games of all time

GamesRadar · Sep 28, 2022

Sauron cultists? 'Rings of Power' may have just solved the show's biggest mystery

The Cult of Melkor? Here's why we may already know who the three figures are that show up for one very brief scene in 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Episode 5.

Inverse · Sep 24, 2022

'Rings of Power' Episode 5 release date, time, plot, cast, and trailer for Amazon’s LOTR show

Mithril, magic swords, and mounting evil in Middle-earth. Take a breath and peer into the future of 'Rings of Power' Episode 5.

Inverse · Sep 22, 2022