Sir Ian McKellan starred in The Lord of the Rings franchise as the iconic Gandalf, and he made the wizard one of the series' ...

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Scientists have solved the mystery behind ancient circular earth rings in Australia, revealing they were constructed by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people between 590 and 1,400 years ago. The large ...

The Lord of the Rings is an epic saga that revolves entirely around the One Ring, yet we learn very little about its full powers and capabilities. The movies tell us that the ring was created by ...

In Tolkien’s famed LOTR book series, Eowyn is a noblewoman of Rohan and niece of King Theoden of Rohan known for her fierce determination and courage. She is a shieldmaiden who famously rides into ...

Some odd ancient earth rings in Australia that could be over a thousand years old have had their origins revealed. The bizarre rings were found on the outskirts of what is now Melbourne, with the ...

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