Medieval History
The producers of Vikings, a historical-drama to air in 2013, have released new details about the show, including more about the plot and the actors who will be donning Norse gear.
The Irish-Canadian production, which began filming in Ireland this month, will air next year in Canada on History Television and in the US on the History Channel. It will be distributed worldwide by MGM Television. The series follows the exploits of Ragnar Lothbrok, a semi-legendary figure from the 9th century who is also the namesake of the Old Norse work Ragnar?s Saga.
The producers describe the Vikings as ?a series high on adventure, exploration, conflict, warfare and bloodshed ? for these were extreme times ? but, at its heart, it will also be a family saga. It follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, a historical figure, and the greatest hero of his age ? and the gripping sagas of Ragnar?s band of Viking brothers and his family ? as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes.?
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
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Medieval History
New details released about ?Vikings? television series
The producers of Vikings, a historical-drama to air in 2013, have released new details about the show, including more about the plot and the actors who will be donning Norse gear.
The Irish-Canadian production, which began filming in Ireland this month, will air next year in Canada on History Television and in the US on the History Channel. It will be distributed worldwide by MGM Television. The series follows the exploits of Ragnar Lothbrok, a semi-legendary figure from the 9th century who is also the namesake of the Old Norse work Ragnar?s Saga.
The producers describe the Vikings as ?a series high on adventure, exploration, conflict, warfare and bloodshed ? for these were extreme times ? but, at its heart, it will also be a family saga. It follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, a historical figure, and the greatest hero of his age ? and the gripping sagas of Ragnar?s band of Viking brothers and his family ? as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes.?
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
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Dr Elizabeth Ashman Rowe, Lecturer in Scandinavian History in ASNC, writes about her current research on Ragnar Loðbrók: One of my current research projects has to do with a legendary Viking named Ragnar Loðbrók. His nickname means ?Shaggy Breeches?,...
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