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Study backs ‘hobbit’ island dwarfism theory

Study backs ‘hobbit’ island dwarfism theory

Earlier this year, Middle-Earth News reported that Hobbits Once Lived Among Us. In 2003, scientists unearthed on the Indonesian island Flores the remains of human beings who showed similar attributes to Tolkien’s halflings. Until then […]

Middle-earth News Rings in the Gondorian New Year with a New Look!

You might notice a slight change on Middle-earth News today. Ok, “slight” is a vast understatement. Our website has received a total face-lift, and we’re rather excited about it! When I first launched the Middle-earth […]

The Hobbit Ranks 14th In All Time Box Office

The latest ranking from Box Office Mojo puts The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at 14th in the list of all time, worldwide box office grosses with $1.01 billion. Avatar is number one with $2.78 billion. The Lord of the […]

What The Hobbit Cast at Armageddon Said

Last weekend some of the cast from The Hobbit were at Armageddon Expo in Christchurch, NZ . Dean O’Gorman (Fili), Jed Brophy (Nori), Peter Hambleton (Gloin) and William Kircher (Bifur) all took to the stage […]

Halloween, Tolkien-Style

With October 31st fast approaching, many of us already have our Halloween costumes planned out. But for those of you who may have waited until the last minute, fret not! We’ve all chosen some of […]

Middle-earth Network is Growing!

Middle-earth Network is growing!  Because of the wide variety of coverage we have in things Middle-earth and also coverage of projects of Middle-earth Network partners not related to Middle-earth, we have decided to organize the […]

Middle-earth Day at the Higgins Armory

Yesterday, the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts held a Middle-earth Day, encouraging guests to dress up as their favourite character and participate in various crafts and activities. I had visited the museum many years […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle Earth

This fun, fact-filled book provides humans with incredible insights into the inner workings of Hobbit society. It is claimed to have been written by elders of The Shire itself, this text is used by Hobbits […]

Tune Into Tonight’s ‘The Founders’ Inklings’

It’s Tuesday and that means a new ‘The Founders’ Inklings‘ (#TFI) will broadcast live tonight at 10 pm EST right here on Middle-earth Network Radio. Join in the fun as the Founders of Middle-earth Network […]

Casual Stroll to Mordor Episode 155

This week we had new class dev diaries, more Rohan music, new store exclusive class steed and more!