Tolkien’s beloved Hobbits may serve as an inspiration for Christian celebration and mission during the Christmas season.

A fan theory connects Gandalf to a group whose origins were not fully explained either in Peter Jackson's films or J. R. R.

In 2004, archaeologists discovered a new species of ancient human, Homo floresiensis, on the Indonesian island of Flores. Nicknamed “the hobbit,” this three-foot-tall hominin lived between about ...

The original version of the song had an orchestral accompaniment. It was composed by John Lees and performed using John ...

Many of the best '70s fantasy movies are just as enjoyable now as they were back then, ranging from whimsical animated ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Hobbit Houses, a whimsical complex on the edge of L.A. and Culver City, sold for the first time ever for $1.88 ...

The Elf on the Shelf musical preschool series arrives Monday on YouTube. By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast UPDATE (Nov. 21): The Scout Elf Squad: Sing & Play Nursery Rhymes ...

The actual box contents are very straightforward. There are four big flip-books of dry-wipe pages and an accompanying marker, one for each player. The books are a fantastic idea, sturdily bound and ...

For as long as twin sisters and co-creators of popular children's book "The Elf on the Shelf" Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell can remember, Santa's little helper, an elf, has been a part of their ...

From the Schönbrunn Palace Park, Piotr Beczała performs “Nessun Dorma” with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The Vienna Boys Choir perform "The Elves Song" The Vienna Boys Choir performs "The Elves ...

Tucked into the hills “just outside Springfield,” a whimsical retreat beckons where guests can stay in suites reminiscent of “Lord of the Rings” hobbit homes. The property promises wood-fired cedar ...

Lesser known than some other beloved tales of larger-than-life heroes such as Gilgamesh, Beowulf and King Arthur, the Song of Wade is a case study in what happens when stories aren’t written down. The ...