Middle-Earth is a big place, and sometimes the borders can get a little confusing. What is actually considered Middle-Earth?

Middle-earth is just one part of a much larger world known as Arda, in which all of Tolkien's narratives are set. Arda was formed by the supreme god Eru Ilúvatar and was populated and shaped by ...

“The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien,” by John Garth is a beautiful journey through the landscapes, cities and architecture that influenced the creation of Middle-earth.

This is a time of wealth and prosperity across Middle-earth, a striking contrast to the fallen, almost post-apocalyptic landscape of The Lord Of The Rings. There are signs of change. Ominous portents.