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How the friendship between Tolkien and Lewis created modern fantasy

How did one afternoon in Oxford change literature? Read about the alliance between Tolkien and Lewis that gave rise to Middle-earth and Narnia. full article...

Review of the board game The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Draft dice, collect resources, and defeat Smaug the dragon. The Hobbit board game is here! Find out in our review why this new release should be on your table. full article...

Christmas Gift Guide: Presents for Lord of the Rings Fans

Discover the best Christmas gifts for fans of Tolkien's work for 2025! Books, games, jewelry, apparel, and figurines – gifts from Middle-earth in one place. full article...

8 Mysteries of Middle-earth: Who is Tom Bombadil and where did the Entwives go?

Do you know The Lord of the Rings by heart? Even so, these mysteries will surprise you. From the origin of orcs to the fate of the Blue Wizards. Read about the blank spots of Middle-earth. full article...

The Battle of Five Armies – A Review of the Epic Two-Player Board Game

Tension, dice, and tactics! The Battle of Five Armies pulls you into the epic war at the end of The Hobbit – the ideal game for two players. full article...

How to create a realistic map for your world

Learn how to create fantasy maps that look believable. Inspiration from history, tips on mountains, rivers, cities, and the magic of your world. full article...

On the Passion for Collecting: Franta Flinta and MickyLand Collector

An interview with the owners of breathtaking collections – Franta and Micky. Check out the showcases and videos with statues and replicas from Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Predator, etc. full article...

The War of the Rohirrim: An animated return to Middle-earth

The animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim brings an epic story of King Helm Hammerhand and the history of Rohan in a unique Tolkien-Japanese style. full article...

Introducing The One Ring RPG

Dive into the world of Middle-earth with The One Ring RPG. Explore, fight, and experience epic adventures inspired by Tolkien's work! full article...

Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell?

Today we try to find the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything: Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell? full article...

Beren and Lúthien Book Review

We waited a long time for the Czech edition of Beren and Lúthien. Was the wait for the greatest love story of Middle-earth worth it? Find out in our review. full article...

The Fall of Númenor Book Review - History, Middle-earth Style

Getting your hands on a "new" book by J. R. R. Tolkien is an event that doesn't happen every day. We finally have the Czech translation of The Fall of Númenor. What's it like? full article...

Celebrating Father's Day: The fantastic, the cosmic, and the real

Which famous fathers do we know from movies, games, and series? And who else but a dad should teach an offspring how to properly hold a console controller? That's why we celebrate Father's Day! full article...

War of the Ring Card Game Review

Find out why the War of the Ring Card Game is a great game (not just) for Lord of the Rings fans, and how it differs from the War of the Ring board game, in our review. full article...

Board Games from Middle-earth

Put on the unbeatable movie soundtrack while reading this article, as we introduce you to the 5 currently best Lord of the Rings board game adaptations. full article...

The Rings of Power – Season 1 Review

The first season of The Rings of Power is behind us. It failed to meet the expectations of Tolkien fans. What is deserved criticism and what is just loud noise? full article...

A Walking Through Middle-earth Book Review

The Czech edition of A Walking Through Middle-earth, filled with John Howe's sketches, is finally here. Is it worth buying? Find out in our review. full article...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - First Impressions

I didn't expect anything from The Rings of Power. Yet I was surprised. Compared to the world I know from Jackson's adaptations, the world of the Second Age is at first glance younger, foreign, but… full article...

Destroying the Ring: Quick and Easy

Since the first edition of The Lord of the Rings, Frodo has “managed” to destroy the Ring nearly seventy times. To honor this, the Tolkien Society declared 2003 the first Tolkien Reading Day, held annually on March 25th. The Lord of the Rings is a matter of the heart for me… full article...