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HISTORY announced today new casting for season two of its hit drama series VIKINGS, including Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games) as Bjorn, the intelligent and bold warrior son of Ragnar Lothbrok and Linus Roache (Law & Order) as Ecbert, King of Wessex

Amazon's LOVEFiLM has today announced the premiere of the highly-rated and critically acclaimed epic U.S. television series "VIKINGS"

HISTORY has picked up VIKINGS, its first scripted drama series for a 10-episode second season, it was announced today by Dirk Hoogstra, EVP, Development and Programming for HISTORY.

HISTORY's first scripted series VIKINGS continues its strong ratings momentum in its fourth episode on Sunday at 10 p.m. capturing 4.5 million total viewers, 2.1 million Adults 25-54 and 1.8 million Adults 18-49.

HISTORY's first scripted series VIKINGS continues its strong ratings momentum in its fourth episode on Sunday at 10 p.m. capturing 4.5 million total viewers, 2.1 million Adults 25-54 and 1.8 million Adults 18-49. Below, watch an all-new promo for Episode of 5 of VIKINGS!

Below, get a sneak peek of the next episode of History's first scripted series VIKINGS titled "Trial". The episode airs Sunday, March 24 at 10 p.m.

HISTORY's first scripted series VIKINGS reaped solid ratings in its second outing on Sunday at 10pm capturing 4.6 million total viewers, making it the most-watched cable series in the hour.

Over two telecasts on premiere night, Sunday, March 3, VIKINGS delivered 8.3 million total viewers, 3.4 million Adults 18-49 and 3.8 million Adults 25-54. HISTORY's first scripted series, VIKINGS, conquered 6.2 million total viewers in its 10 p.m. premiere timeslot, 2.7 million Adults 25-54 and 2.5 million Adults 18-49. VIKINGS is the #1 new cable series launch of the year among total viewers and Adults 25-54. At 10 p.m., VIKINGS topped all broadcast networks among Adults 18-49.

Below, catch a promo for VIKINGS, HISTORY's original scripted series, premiering tonight, March 3 at 10pm!

Below, catch a promo for VIKINGS, HISTORY's original scripted series, premiering Sunday, March 3 at 10pm!

The History Channel's first scripted series, VIKINGS, created and written by Michael Hirst, is set to premiere on March 3. The network has just debuted the show's opening credits in anticipation - check them out below!

Check out the trailer for the new comedy, due in theaters today, January 11, 2013.

Check out the trailer for the new comedy, due in theaters on January 11, 2013.

The word "Viking" has been synonymous with brutality, terror, andmystery ever since the first Norse warriors appeared along the coastsof England and France at the end of the eighth century. Theirnotoriety for barbarianism without pity was an important part of the mythology that grew up around them. And while Vikings are stillcharacterized as such in popular culture, the reality is much morecomplex, visceral, and powerful than their reputation suggests.

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