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The History Channel’s first gamble on a scripted series was a worthy adventure. “Vikings” has been renewed for a second season of 10 episodes, the network announced Friday. Production on… More

Only one man will survive on Sunday night’s “Vikings,” when a still recovering Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) challenges the Earl (Gabriel Bryne) to a duel-to-the-death sword fight as is the Norse… More

By SHAWN POGATCHNIK ASHFORD, Ireland (AP) — If historical fiction guru Michael Hirst has his way, a legendary Viking raider named Ragnar soon will conquer North America on behalf of… More

Vikings are known for their fierce warriors who each summer would sail off to raid neighboring lands, where they looted, burnt villages and murdered the residents of coastal towns. The… More

Monday February 25: ‘Bunheads‘ (9pm on ABC Family) **Season Finale** Record Now In the season finale, the girls secretly follow Michelle to a Broadway musical audition in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Fanny… More

The Discovery Channel has cast actor Chris Cooper in one of the lead roles of its first-ever scripted miniseries, a fact-based drama about the Alaska gold rush. Details …

Can you hear that? It’s the sound of a band of large, bearded Norse warriors wreaking brutal havoc on your townspeople — and it’s coming to a TV near you… More

Gabriel Byrne is in a plundering mood. “In Treatment” actor Byrne has signed on for “Vikings,” History Channel’s maiden voyage into scripted programming.

The History Channel is getting with the times by ordering its first scripted series. Of course, it will be a period drama. The network announced Tuesday its plans to begin… More