On its own, Earth would shift toward another ice age in about 10,000 years, scientists say. But humanity's greenhouse gas emissions may have radically shifted the climate's trajectory. Credit ...

Karen Wynn Fonstad was a cartographer who exhaustively mapped J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, the setting of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” She used a grid system to index ...

Lord of the Rings' most famous location, Middle-earth, was just one continent in the wider world, proving the depth of Tolkien's worldbuilding.

And so, the Second Age of Middle-earth concludes. The Third Age of Middle-earth (Image credit: New Line) This is the most familiar part of Middle-earth history!

The exhibition of world maps at the British Library in 2016 outlined the evolution of the world map, showcasing maps that depicted the situation during the Second World War when the Nazis sought to ...

A location guide to the places we've seen on The Rings of Power's map. The show takes place in Middle-earth during the Second Age.

Home TV Fantasy What is the Second Age of Middle-earth? Rings of Power timeline explained We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).

The Third Age of Middle-earth features a massive battle of good versus evil, a time filled with important events that changed the world forever.

Oddities Technology Even in the age of Google Earth, people still buy globes. Here’s why they remain so alluring April 8, 2024 at 7:36 pm 1 of 20 | An artist paints a globe at a studio in London.