First created in the 7th century, the Christian orbis terrarum (circle of the Earth) maps, known for visual reasons as ‘T-and-O’ maps, included only the northern hemisphere.

Even if you’re familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, much changes between the Second and Third Ages. The creatives behind The Rings of Power shared the map below to help us understand ...

A set of zooming J.R.R. Tolkien maps will help you understand the sigil mystery and locations in LOTR: The Rings of Power, and where The Shire and Mordor fit in.

Should the wearer of this dress suddenly find herself in Middle Earth, she’ll at least have a map handy. This piece of Tolkien-inspire couture was spotted at Dragon*Con 2012, and we love all the ...

The Middle-Earth Map Changed Over The Years. Middle-earth changes dramatically, both during its history and Tolkien's lifetime. For instance, early in his creative process, ...

For more map-based fun, check out The LOTR Project's interactive maps of Middle-earth in different eras, showing how the Rings of Power's geography lines up with the age of the other books and movies.

Hidden in an old copy of The Lord of the Rings, a U.K. rare book store has found a map of Middle-earth annotated by J.R.R. Tolkien himself.

In fact, Tolkien was so pleased with Baynes’ work on the Middle-Earth map that he later introduced her to Lewis, and she went on to illustrate the Narnia books as well. Close.

The Rings of Power Brings Middle-earth’s Map to Life. The Rings of Power shows off a Middle-earth we’ve never seen before as it continues to change in the Second Age.