The Lord of the Rings is full of myths and magic, but the story is just as full of warriors and weaponry, as well as other things that feel more true-to-life, or at least inspired by real-life history. It's no secret that Tolkien took a lot of influence from medieval cultures and history for his creation of Middle-earth, as well as for the languages he invented for all of the various peoples in his stories to speak. All of these people groups have rich histories, even if they're not fully explored in the main text of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien's lore extends beyond just those books, and more information can be found through his other writings.