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The existence of giants may be debatable in Middle-earth, but Tolkien's use of them in his early legendarium is very real. Today, we explore the appearances and references of giants (and stone-giants) ...

The War of the Rohrrim has ridden into the world to the sounds of the mighty horns of Rohan. The story, which focuses on ...

As the year comes to a close, there is no better time to cozy up with a book that celebrates the season. Whether it’s a ...