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 ...

Fathom Entertainment will release all three Extended Editions from Peter Jackson’s trilogy in DBOX presentation from January ...

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 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 ...

A pause on issuing new licenses for standalone short-term rentals in Laketown Township will continue for the foreseeable future, as officials discuss updates to rental regulations. The Laketown ...

With help from citizen scientists, astronomers have spotted the most powerful "odd radio circle" (ORC) yet. The discovery could give astronomers a better understanding of how these unusual objects — ...

ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — There's currently a six-month ban, or moratorium, which started back in May, on short-term rentals in Laketown Township. While it doesn't prevent current ones from operating, ...

A pristine copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit just sold for roughly $57,000 in England. The volume is a rare first-edition copy illustrated by the author. Staffers at the Bath auction house ...

What do all the posts about Orc City mean, and what are they making fun of? Here’s the origin of the Orc meme, and why it went viral on social media. “Whenever someone glazes Hideo Kojima, remember he ...

After roasting video game legend Hideo Kojima, indie author John A. Douglas had his own fantasy writing torn to shreds across social media. Although it started as a dunk on Metal Gear’s villain names, ...

Trustees voted in May to enact a six-month moratorium on new licenses for freestanding STRs. That moratorium went into effect May 19, following a legal review. Commissioners were expected to discuss ...