Ragnar and company are back! Season 2 of VIKINGS kicked off last week with an exciting episode that ties up the loose ends from Season 1. And it sets the stage for the rest of Season 2!

We’ll review and recap episode 1: “Brother’s War”. Then we’ll look at the history presented in the show and see how it compares to actual history.

The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik’s forces against Jarl Borg. Borg is joined by Rollo, and this Viking clash pits brother against brother. There can only be one victor. Meanwhile, Princess Aslaug makes her way to Kattegat and brings with her a surprise that leaves Ragnar in a difficult predicament.

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The regular podcast will be returning in a few weeks. I wanted to get out a quick update to let you know about the VIKINGS: Season One Blu-ray giveaway! It’s easy to enter and you could take home a great prize!

Head over to https://www.medievalarchives.com/vikings-season-one-bluray-giveaway/ to enter the contest. One lucky player will win a copy of Season One on Blu-ray

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Ragnar is in Sweden dealing with Jarl Borg and meets a beautiful princess. Meanwhile Lagertha is back in Kattegat dealing with a deadly plague outbreak that threatens the entire village. Will Ragnar stray from Lagertha? Will anyone survive the deadly Plague? Find out all that and more on another episode of The Vikings Podcast.

We’ll review and recap the season finale episode 9: “All Change”. Then we’ll look at the history presented in the show and see how it compares to actual history.

At the behest of King Horik, Ragnar assembles a small party to travel to Gotaland (modern day Sweden) to resolve a land dispute with the area’s leader, Jarl Borg. Ragnar’s renown precedes him and Jarl Borg is intrigued–has he found a new ally or is Ragnar just a puppet of the king? Meanwhile in Kattegat, with a plague taking its toll on the village, the people look to Lagertha to help appease the gods.

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Ragnar and his clan travel to Uppsala to offer the gods sacrifices in return for their favor. While there he strikes an alliance with King Horic and is offered a new mission. Athelstan Learns that he may not make it home alive and that his faith in God is still strong. Find out all that and more on another episode of The Vikings Podcast.

We’ll review and recap episode 8: “Sacrifice”. Then we’ll look at the history presented in the show and see how it compares to actual history.

The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsalla to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away from his wife, goes to make peace with the death of his unborn son. Lagertha, still reeling from her miscarriage, wants to find out from the gods if more sons are in her future. As the Vikings come together to sacrifice and give thanks to their gods, Athelstan discovers just how strong his Christian faith still is.

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The chant during the sacrifice scene was composed and sung by Sharon Lyons. Her website is SharonLyonsMusic.com, you can also ‘Like’ Sharon on Facebook.

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Ragnar and company raid England and offer King Aella an end to the raids. Will the King accept his proposal? Siggy wishes to serve Lagertha and tragedy strikes the Lothbrock household! Find out this week on another episode of The Vikings Podcast.

We’ll review and recap episode 7: A King’s Ransom”. Then we’ll look at the history presented in the show and see how it compares to actual history.

Three Viking ships sail toward the Royal Villa of King Aelle in eastern England. Ragnar wants ransom in exchange for peace, but the king has a very different plan in mind.

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Ragnar and Earl Haraldson meet in single combat. Who will survive? Find out this week on another episode of The Vikings Podcast.

We’ll review and recap episode 6: Burial of the Deadr”. Then we’ll look at the history presented in the show and see how it compares to actual history.

Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson’s orders. The two men will come together face to face with a single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive.

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Earl Haradlson raids Ragnar’s village and Ragnar escapes certain death. Athelstan learns about the Norse gods and Rollo tries to ally himself with the Earl.

We’ll review and recap episode 5: Raid”. Then we’ll look at the history presented in the show and see how it compares to actual history.

Earl Haraldson takes precautionary measures when a seer tells him that Ragnar wants him dead. Ragnar narrowly escapes an attack on his home and must search for a way to regain his freedom.

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Ragnar returns to the west and raids an English village, battles King Aelle’s men, returns home and is arrested by the Earl. Does Rollo turn against his brother? Was Athelstan able to take care of Ragnar’s lids. Those questions and more will be answered on this episode of The Vikings Podcast

We’ll review and recap episode 4: “Trial”. Then we’ll look at the history presented in the show and see how it compares to actual history.

Ragnar and crew sail back to England, this time with Earl Haraldson’s permission. Amid bloodshed and terror in the town of Hexam, Ragnar and Lagertha discover that every action has its consequences.

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Welcome to the premiere episode of the Vikings Podcast! I’ve put together a brief episode to introduce the actors and the characters they play. There are a few sound clips from the show and the show format is discussed.

Vikings premieres on 03 March 2013 on The History Channel USA & Canada.

Find the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vikings-podcast/id611038251?mt=2

Vikings Synopsis:

The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar’s band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods, legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors’

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