Category "vikings"

Is Bjorn not Ragnar's son?

I am still in the middle of Season 1 of Vikings, so its very well possible that this is a plot point being explained later. Maybe I just missed it. From the st

Why is Borg a 'Jarl', while everyone else is an 'Earl'?

In 'Vikings', there are a number of characters with the title of Earl, which in the Vikings society (as portrayed in the series) is second only in rank to the K

Why is Ragnar Lothbrok almost always smiling?

In Vikings, i see Ragnar smiling a lot, like always without a reason, sometimes it being really inappropriate. Is there a particular reason for this behavior?

Was the superstition in Vikings historically accurate?

In season 1 of Vikings, most of the content was filled with superstitions and prayers. It seemed as if everything was linked with gods and omens, which seemed u

Why was Lagertha made mother of Bjorn?

According to historical story/myth, Tale of Ragnar's sons (Old Norse: Ragnarssona þáttr), Bjorn's mother was Aslaug. Yet in the 2013 show Vikings,

What is the connection between Ragnar from Vikings and Ragnar from The Last Kingdom?

The popular History series Vikings is run by Ragnar Lothbrok, the main character who is a Viking that set his eyes on England. Vikings is inspired by historical

List of languages spoken in "Vikings" TV series

In 3 seasons of Vikings we have heard characters spoken in Old Norse, Old English and Old French, and Latin, beside few shouts in Latvian in the first episode.

Which language is spoken by the Parisians in Vikings?

In Vikings Season 3 when they're attacking Paris, French people sometimes speak some strange language. But it isn't French. What is it exactly: Old French or

Did Kwenthrith have all of the drinks poisoned in Season 3 episode 4?

In Vikings, after Kwenthrith's brother dies, everyone pours out their wine. Were all of the drinks poisoned (or was everyone simply put off)? I find this unlike

Why do Ragnar Lothbrok's men carry their own banners?

Throughout Vikings, when the soldiers of other earls are shown, they carry shields bearing the banner of their liege, in all cases except Ragnar's. Even wh

What is the board game Rollo and the King are playing?

What is that game the Rollo and King Horik are playing in Season 1, Episode 9? Is it a real game or just something for our eyes?

Why did Lagertha do what she did?

I don't get why Lagerta, in Vikings shot Aslaug in the back. Why exactly did she kill her? Was it cowardice? Will the people think less of her now?

Why do the visitors lick the seer's hand in Vikings?

All the vikings do it. It looks like some kind of a payment or a tradition, but I wonder what is in that for them or the seer. The seer seems to enjoy it...bu

How is it possible that the Seer from Vikings is still alive?

The seer was already very old when the series began, but now all the characters are much older and he still looks the same. How is that possible? Is he some s

How was the prosperous Kattegat not taken over in Vikings?

I love the Vikings show on the History Channel and I am a huge history buff but I am having some major major issues with several plot points this season. I am

How accurate is the portrayal of vikings in the TV series Vikings

I'm not too worried about the historical accuracy of the events in the tv series, but my question is specific to the portrayal of the viking's way of life, thei

New Character in Vikings

On the season finale of Vikings this new character is introduced: And so far Vikings has been as accurate as a series can be about an actual historical time

Why does Ragnar not flash on Yidu during his review-of-life scene?

The relationship between Ragnar and Yidu in Vikings has to be explored. It can't have existed simply to kill time, especially as its timing is so close to Ragna

Why was Athelstan the most important person in Ragnar's life?

Even though I haven't seen all of the Vikings episodes, I gather that Athelstan is Ragnar's favorite person, and maybe King Ecbert's too. What is it about Athel

Who was the boy Aethelwulf sent away, in the rain, on his own?

Was never sure. Was it Kwentrith's son? If so, by whom?