Middle-earth is the setting for hugely in-depth and complicated storylines such as Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Now with Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War set there too, it's pretty easy to get confused as to where they fit in.

Below you will see an in-depth timeline highlighting the key events in Middle-earth history. From when Celebrimbor was instructed to forge the ring of power for Sauron, to the Lord of the Rings saga. We also show you just where Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War fit in with the larger history of Middle-Earth, so take a look and learn all about the deep and rich history of Middle-earth.

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