Bilbo is at the heart of "The Hobbit," while Frodo is essential to "The Lord of the Rings." These characters help show us big ideas like bravery, close bonds between friends, and how normal people ...

What Is a Harfoot Anyway? Admittedly, there's a lot that Tolkien didn't tell us about Harfoots. Whether he knew all the answers or had little desire to communicate them is unknown, but he does ...

The hobbit is a modern human affected by iodine deficiency in the womb, say Australian researchers, inflaming debate once again about the origins of the creature. Dr Peter Obendorf of RMIT ...

This story from the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien is about a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a very dangerous dragon.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey wasn't loved by everyone, but it did still go on to earn over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Does similar success lie in store for Peter Jackson's The ...