From around A.D. 800 to the 11th century, a vast number of Scandinavians left their homelands to seek their fortunes elsewhere. These seafaring warriors--known collectively as Vikings or Norsemen ("Northmen")--began by raiding coastal sites, especially undefended monasteries, in the British Isles. Over the next three centuries, they would leave their mark as pirates, raiders, traders and settlers on much of Britain and the European continent, as well as parts of modern-day Russia, Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland.
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Second Season of History's VIKINGS Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 27, 2014
Last spring, HISTORY® introduced viewers to a clan of Norse warriors with a rapacious appetite for warfare, knowledge and power. The gripping family saga of Ragnar, Rollo, Lagertha, friends and enemies was a tale of brutality and passion, alliances and infidelities, infighting and death. It portray...
by TV News Desk - February 27, 2014
Last spring, HISTORY® introduced viewers to a clan of Norse warriors with a rapacious appetite for warfare, knowledge and power. The gripping family saga of Ragnar, Rollo, Lagertha, friends and enemies was a tale of brutality and passion, alliances and infidelities, infighting and death. It portray...
Matt Ryan to Star in NBC's CONSTANTINE Pilot
by TV News Desk - February 22, 2014
Deadline reports that Matt Ryan is in final negotiations to star in NBC's upcoming drama pilot CONSTANTINE, based the DC Comics' series. The TV series is written and executive produced by Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist) and David S. Goyer....
by TV News Desk - February 22, 2014
Deadline reports that Matt Ryan is in final negotiations to star in NBC's upcoming drama pilot CONSTANTINE, based the DC Comics' series. The TV series is written and executive produced by Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist) and David S. Goyer....
Donal Logue Cast in FOX One-Hour Drama Project GOTHAM
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2014
Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Vikings, Copper) has been cast as Detective Harvey Bullock in FOX and Warner Bros. Television's one-hour drama project 'GOTHAM,' which has a series commitment at the network....
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2014
Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Vikings, Copper) has been cast as Detective Harvey Bullock in FOX and Warner Bros. Television's one-hour drama project 'GOTHAM,' which has a series commitment at the network....
Take 5 Productions Garners 18 CSA Nominations for VIKINGS, THE BORGIAS, WORLD WITHOUT END
by TV News Desk - January 13, 2014
Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced the nominees for the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards (CSA) and Take 5 Productions, an industry leader in high-quality international television production, received a record 18 nominations for The Borgias, Vikings, and World Without End. The Ca...
by TV News Desk - January 13, 2014
Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced the nominees for the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards (CSA) and Take 5 Productions, an industry leader in high-quality international television production, received a record 18 nominations for The Borgias, Vikings, and World Without End. The Ca...
BREAKING BAD, GAME OF THRONES Named 'Most Pirated' Series of 2013
by Caryn Robbins - December 26, 2013
According to the piracy news site TorrentFreak, HBO's 'Game of Thrones,' and the final season of AMC's hit drama series 'Breaking Bad' have been determined to be the 'Most Pirated TV Shows' of 2013....
by Caryn Robbins - December 26, 2013
According to the piracy news site TorrentFreak, HBO's 'Game of Thrones,' and the final season of AMC's hit drama series 'Breaking Bad' have been determined to be the 'Most Pirated TV Shows' of 2013....
Second Season of History's VIKINGS to Premiere 2/27
by Tyler Peterson - December 20, 2013
Last spring, HISTORY® introduced viewers to a clan of Norse warriors with a rapacious appetite for warfare, knowledge and power. The gripping family saga of Ragnar, Rollo, Lagertha, friends and enemies was a tale of brutality and passion, alliances and infidelities, infighting and death. It portray...
by Tyler Peterson - December 20, 2013
Last spring, HISTORY® introduced viewers to a clan of Norse warriors with a rapacious appetite for warfare, knowledge and power. The gripping family saga of Ragnar, Rollo, Lagertha, friends and enemies was a tale of brutality and passion, alliances and infidelities, infighting and death. It portray...
VIDEO: Watch All-New Trailer for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2013
20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation have shared an all-new trailer for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2. The sequel is set to hit theaters on June 12, 2014. Get a first look below!...
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2013
20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation have shared an all-new trailer for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2. The sequel is set to hit theaters on June 12, 2014. Get a first look below!...
VIDEO: First Look - Promo for Season 2 of History's VIKINGS, Premiering This February
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2013
VIKINGS season two premieres in February 2014 on HISTORY. Over the course of nine weeks in season one, VIKINGS became the #1 new cable series of the year, averaging 4.3 million total viewers, 2.0 million Adults 25-54 and 1.8 Adults 18-49. Check out an all-new promo for the upcoming season below!...
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2013
VIKINGS season two premieres in February 2014 on HISTORY. Over the course of nine weeks in season one, VIKINGS became the #1 new cable series of the year, averaging 4.3 million total viewers, 2.0 million Adults 25-54 and 1.8 Adults 18-49. Check out an all-new promo for the upcoming season below!...
Neil Oliver Comes to Sydney for Live Show HISTORY IN THE MAKING Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2013
Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show. Neil Oliver - History in the Making...
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2013
Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show. Neil Oliver - History in the Making...
Neil Oliver Comes to Australia for Live Show HISTORY IN THE MAKING Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2013
Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show. Neil Oliver - History in the Making...
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2013
Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show. Neil Oliver - History in the Making...
NBC's Patriots v Broncos Coverage Was Most-Watched Primetime Show of the Week
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2013
Last weekend's thrilling NBC Sunday Night Football contest, in which Tom Brady led the New England Patriots back from a 24-0 deficit to defeat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, 34-31, in overtime, was the most-watched primetime show of the week...
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2013
Last weekend's thrilling NBC Sunday Night Football contest, in which Tom Brady led the New England Patriots back from a 24-0 deficit to defeat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, 34-31, in overtime, was the most-watched primetime show of the week...
Broncos-Chiefs Game Featured on this Weekend's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013
When NFL passing leader and four-time MVP Peyton Manning and the 8-1 Denver Broncos host Alex Smith and the 9-0 Kansas City Chiefs this weekend on NBC's Sunday Night Football, the meeting will be a matchup of historic significance....
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013
When NFL passing leader and four-time MVP Peyton Manning and the 8-1 Denver Broncos host Alex Smith and the 9-0 Kansas City Chiefs this weekend on NBC's Sunday Night Football, the meeting will be a matchup of historic significance....
NBCSN to Air New Episodes of NFL TURNING POINT & COACH'S CLICKER Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - November 05, 2013
NBCSN's in-depth coverage of the 2013 NFL season continues on Wednesday night with new episodes of FNIA Coach's Clicker at 5 p.m. ET and NFL Turning Point at 11 p.m. ET....
by Tyler Peterson - November 05, 2013
NBCSN's in-depth coverage of the 2013 NFL season continues on Wednesday night with new episodes of FNIA Coach's Clicker at 5 p.m. ET and NFL Turning Point at 11 p.m. ET....
Two-Part Special NFL IN SEASON Takes Discovery Inside the NFL
by TV News Desk - November 01, 2013
Discovery Channel is going on the road with the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for two critical regular season games across the pond in London. From the producers of Hard Knocks, this two-part special will chronicle each team's...
by TV News Desk - November 01, 2013
Discovery Channel is going on the road with the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for two critical regular season games across the pond in London. From the producers of Hard Knocks, this two-part special will chronicle each team's...
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL to Feature Packers-Vikings Game this Week, 10/27
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2013
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (4-2) travel to Minneapolis, Minn., to take on Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (1-5) on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Coverage begins with Football Night In America at 7 p.m. ET on NBC....
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2013
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (4-2) travel to Minneapolis, Minn., to take on Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (1-5) on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Coverage begins with Football Night In America at 7 p.m. ET on NBC....
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Delivers Nightly Win for ESPN
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2013
Last night's Monday Night Football telecast - a New York Giants' 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings - helped ESPN win the night among all networks - broadcast or cable - in all key male and adult demos. The MNF game ranked as the top telecast of the night across cable and broadcast in those sam...
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2013
Last night's Monday Night Football telecast - a New York Giants' 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings - helped ESPN win the night among all networks - broadcast or cable - in all key male and adult demos. The MNF game ranked as the top telecast of the night across cable and broadcast in those sam...
State Leaders Ask for Aid to Help Minnesota Orchestra Dispute
by Christina Mancuso - October 21, 2013
Former Govenor Arne Carlson who was govenor of Minnesota from 1991-1999, announced that the Minnesota Vikings should contribute money toward resolving the Minnesota Orchestra lockout....
by Christina Mancuso - October 21, 2013
Former Govenor Arne Carlson who was govenor of Minnesota from 1991-1999, announced that the Minnesota Vikings should contribute money toward resolving the Minnesota Orchestra lockout....
NBC's Coverage of Denver-Indianapolis Game Delivers Big Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2013
Last night's Denver-Indianapolis NBC Sunday Night Football game featuring Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's return to Indianapolis, posted a 17.3 overnight rating and 29 share...
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2013
Last night's Denver-Indianapolis NBC Sunday Night Football game featuring Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's return to Indianapolis, posted a 17.3 overnight rating and 29 share...
EPIX Premieres SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLLEGE SPORTS Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 16, 2013
Today, premium network EPIX announced that it has set tonight, October 16 at 8PM ET as the premiere date for SCHOOLED: The Price of College Sports. The timely and controversial documentary will air on the network and will be available on all platforms including EPIX On Demand, EpixHD.com and EPIX ap...
by TV News Desk - October 16, 2013
Today, premium network EPIX announced that it has set tonight, October 16 at 8PM ET as the premiere date for SCHOOLED: The Price of College Sports. The timely and controversial documentary will air on the network and will be available on all platforms including EPIX On Demand, EpixHD.com and EPIX ap...
NBC Is #1 Among Networks for Sunday Night
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2013
NBC is currently #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox all key measures in the fast-affiliate ratings – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers....
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2013
NBC is currently #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox all key measures in the fast-affiliate ratings – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers....
Amy de Bhrun Brings FEMALE OF THE SPECIES to United Solo Festival Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2013
Amy de Bhrun is back by popular demand with a NEW show at The United Solo Festival, FEMALE OF THE SPECIES....
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2013
Amy de Bhrun is back by popular demand with a NEW show at The United Solo Festival, FEMALE OF THE SPECIES....
Two-Part Special NFL IN SEASON Takes Discovery Inside the NFL
by TV News Desk - October 04, 2013
Discovery Channel is going on the road with the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for two critical regular season games across the pond in London. From the producers of Hard Knocks, this two-part special will chronicle each team's...
by TV News Desk - October 04, 2013
Discovery Channel is going on the road with the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for two critical regular season games across the pond in London. From the producers of Hard Knocks, this two-part special will chronicle each team's...
Neil Oliver Comes to Australia for Live Show HISTORY IN THE MAKING
by Courtnie Mele - October 03, 2013
Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show. Neil Oliver - History in the Making...
by Courtnie Mele - October 03, 2013
Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show. Neil Oliver - History in the Making...
Amy de Bhrun to Bring FEMALE OF THE SPECIES to United Solo Festival, 10/5
by Molly Tracy - September 23, 2013
Amy de Bhrun is back by popular demand with a NEW show at The United Solo Festival, FEMALE OF THE SPECIES....
by Molly Tracy - September 23, 2013
Amy de Bhrun is back by popular demand with a NEW show at The United Solo Festival, FEMALE OF THE SPECIES....
Two-Part Special NFL IN SEASON Takes Discovery Inside the NFL
by Casey Mink - September 19, 2013
Discovery Channel is going on the road with the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for two critical regular season games across the pond in London. From the producers of Hard Knocks, this two-part special will chronicle each team's...
by Casey Mink - September 19, 2013
Discovery Channel is going on the road with the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for two critical regular season games across the pond in London. From the producers of Hard Knocks, this two-part special will chronicle each team's...
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