History Channel's "Vikings" is a top hit and it's easy to see why. Here are the top facts about "Vikings" in the History Channel as well as some of the reasons why it's so loved.

ASHFORD, Ireland- "Vikings," History's brooding and brutal drama about the 8th-century Nordic warrior Ragnar Lothbrok, is growing up quickly. After a six-month shoot in Ireland, season two debuts T… ...

Ragnar died in Vikings season 4, leaving the spot of main character to his sons, mostly Björn (Alexander Ludwig) and Ivar (Alex Høgh Andersen), but Ragnar’s legacy was felt, and his best ...

Filming primarily in Ireland (for tax-break purposes), Hirst wound up shooting about 70 percent of the series outdoors, a serious challenge given that region's spotty weather.

Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) surveys the aftermath of battle in Season 3 of History Channel’s Vikings. I love a good historical costume drama. Especially when it's about my people.

BLAGDEN: Yeah, I would love to be back in Ireland this summer. I don’t know if I’m going to be, but I’d love to be doing a second season of Vikings, we don’t know yet.