Just got the show on torrent. I am very positively surprised at how good the show is, both in terms of entertaining and for being historically accurate. This is definitely the best and most accurate depiction of Viking life, with what I judge to be quite accurate sets, clothing, weapons, location and ships. Only thing not quite right is that the Earl is shown as an authoritarian ruler, when Viking society was in essence a democratic anarchy of sorts (those interested should read this from Mises.org)
Vikings is about the viking hero and myth Ragnar Lodbrok (Lothbrok in the show), the great Viking hero who myth say invaded England. The show begins with sailing west and attacking the monestary of Lindisfarne, the first written account of what is known as Viking raids later on.
In any case, this is a great show, and anyone with an interest or heritage from northern european countries will likely enjoy it quite a lot. It has an 8.5 rating on IMDB just to say I am not alone in thinking it is great.
It also has some amazing footage from Western Norway which is one of the most beatiful and awe inspiring places in the world. The only thing lacking is some HBO style nudity, but that is probably to appeal to american christian hangups.
Vikings is about the viking hero and myth Ragnar Lodbrok (Lothbrok in the show), the great Viking hero who myth say invaded England. The show begins with sailing west and attacking the monestary of Lindisfarne, the first written account of what is known as Viking raids later on.
In any case, this is a great show, and anyone with an interest or heritage from northern european countries will likely enjoy it quite a lot. It has an 8.5 rating on IMDB just to say I am not alone in thinking it is great.
It also has some amazing footage from Western Norway which is one of the most beatiful and awe inspiring places in the world. The only thing lacking is some HBO style nudity, but that is probably to appeal to american christian hangups.
