JRR Tolkien never forgot the friends he lost in the trenches of WWI, and his harrowing experience there strongly influenced how he wrote The Lord of the Rings saga.

Simon Tolkien’s novel “No Man’s Land,” based on his grandfather J.R.R. Tolkien’s experiences in World War I, brings home the folly and sacrifice of a hellish war.

For the 125th anniversary of his birth, Simon Tolkien describes how the Great War lives on in JRR Tolkien's stories. My grandfather, JRR Tolkien, died when I was 14. He remains vivid to me but ...

His precious: The revolver JRR Tolkien carried with him in the trenches of WWI is going on display for the first time. Webley MK V was standard British service revolver at the outbreak of war ...

As The Rings of Power reimagines J.R.R. Tolkien's creation, this biopic starring Nicolas Hoult and Lily Collins shows how the horrors of war inspired his legendary tales.

World War I veteran John Ronald Reuel "J.R.R." Tolkien published "The Hobbit" in 1937 and followed it up with "The Lord of the Rings" (1954-1955), books that would shape fantasy epics forever.

The epic “Lord of the Rings” battle scenes, which captivated both fans of the books and the films, were inspired by the horrors author J.R.R. Tolkien experienced during World War I.

JRR Tolkien was a deeply religious Oxford don and World War I veteran – but his works had a huge impact on the ‘60s counterculture. Jane Ciabattari reports.

Hardcore Middle-Earth fans got a special treat on Thursday, as Christopher Tolkien, son of famed “Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien, has released a never-before-seen tale written by his ...

Watch the video in the player above to learn more about J.R.R Tolkien and WWI. Editor's Note: This version of the web story is updated with about 1.5 million British soldiers were wounded or ...

As The Rings of Power reimagines J.R.R. Tolkien's creation, this biopic starring Nicolas ...