In its first scripted series, History journeys through medieval Ireland and Northern Europe introducing the extraordinarily complex and violent world of the Norsemen. Tracing the gripping sagas of historical hero Ragnar Lothbrok, viewers discover this fearless warrior's lifetime of raids, trades and explorations. As claimed direct descendant of Odin, god of war and warriors, Lothbrok embodies a mystical nature and devotion to the gods feeding his stealthy mobile maneuvers and audacious determination to become King of the Vikings.