Fans of the hit History television show Vikings will remember that a ritual was performed on Jarl Borg (played by Thorbjorn Harr) called the "Blood Eagle." In what was perhaps the most captivating part of the show (albeit the bloodiest), the execution of the traitor received rave reviews from critics. Meanwhile, the cast gave mixed reviews from from Borg's wife passing out, to Aslaug gasping in horror, to Lagertha watching with pride. So, what is the blood eagle? How important is it? Did it even really exist?
King Horik -- played by the terrific Irish-Canadian actor Donal Logue, best known for "Grounded for Life" -- has more than demonstrated that he is not about manipulation and treachery to get what he wants on "Vikings." As it stands right now, he's got Siggy (Jessalyn Gilsig) whoring herself out all over the place, and he remains a very tenuous frien-emy of Ragnar Lothbrook. The leaked promo for Episode 7 -- titled "Blood Eagle" -- suggests that Horik will help Jarl Borg (previously his enemy) escape the wrath of Ragnar Lothbrook!
It was only a matter of time before Bjorn Ironside -- played by Alexander Ludwig of "The Hunger Games" -- found himself a love interest on "Vikings." And this love interest is a slave girl, Porunn, played by French actress Gaia Weiss in her breakout role. But this begs the question: who was Porunn, and how common were slaves in Viking society?
Another episode of "Vikings" airs tonight at 10pm on The History Channel, and of course, we can expect more trials, travails, and tribulations from the Lothbrook family...which includes Princess Aslaug, played by Australian actress and model Alyssa Sutherland. While Aslaug has an amazing story on "Vikings," we were left to wonder -- who is the real Princess Aslaug?
History Channel's hit show "Vikings" is generating so much interest that episode 6 -- which is set to debut on Thursday -- has been leaked online. Naturally, we went to check it out...so what did it reveal?
Fans of The History Channel's hit sleeper show, "Vikings," will be pleased to learn that the Powers That Be up at the History Channel have renewed the show for a third season!
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, "The Hunger Games" star Alexander Ludwig -- who currently plays Bjorn Ironsides on the hit History TV show "Vikings" -- talks about his role as Bjorn Ironsides, and also got us to thinking: how did this sleeper show, which really isn't talked about the way, say, "The Walking Dead" is, become so successful?
Ragnar Lothbrook is one of the most famous "Vikings" in history...but his brother, Rollo, is also a major player in the Viking saga. So, who is the real Rollo Lothbrook?
By now, we are all familiar with Vikings, either thanks to the hit show on the History Channel, or through various bits of history that we have learned in school. Vikings, like many other ancient societies, have a lot of myths and misconceptions attached to their facts. Here are the top 10 myths about Vikings, and what the show "Vikings" shows about real Viking life.
Tonight at 10PM, The History Channel will be showing an all-new episode featuring our favorite sea-faring marauders. When last we left off, Jarl Borg had annexed Ragnar Lothbrook's town as his own, despite the best efforts of Ragnar's brother Rollo & the townsfolk. But who was the real Jarl Borg? Did he really exist?
Our favorite sea-faring, marauding family is taking center stage on The History Channel tonight at 10pm. So, what can we expect from our Norsemen tonight?
We'll be catching up with our sea-faring marauders on Thursday, and we'll also be (re) introduced to Bjorn Ironside, aka Bjorn Jarnsida, the son of the great Ragnar Lothbrook and his (ex) wife Lagertha the shieldmaiden. Of course, as we know, the Vikings saga has fast-forwarded four years into the future, and the young pre-teen is now a warrior young man. But what should you know about the great Bjorn Ironside?
When last we left our sea-faring Norsemen, Ragnar Lothbrook and his merry band of marauders washed upon the shores of Wessex in Britain. Ragnar came into the bathhouse of King Ecbert, and the world was introduced -- again -- to the British actor Linus Roache, this time with his native British accent. So, the question begs itself: who is the actor playing the King of Wessex?
Another episode of "Vikings" premieres tonight at 10pm on The History Channel. And while many people enjoy the Viking bloodbaths, conquerors, and blood brothers, the question begs itself: who was the real Ragnar Lothbrook?
Season 2 of The History Channel's runaway hit show, "Vikings," is finally upon us, and we have the exclusive sneak peek of what to expect from our favorite band of Norse marauders!
