Don’t wait to long to order your copy, HISTORY is offering “For a limited time, consumers who purchase the Blu-ray will receive a collectible packaging box which displays the iconic ‘V” symbol from the series.”
Exclusively featured on the Blu-ray and DVD, “Birth of the Vikings” looks at the creator’s approach to, the series challenge in re-creating the period, and the wonders of shooting the series in Ireland’s beautiful, Wicklow mountains.
The Blu-Ray version includes all nine episodes plus:
- “The Armory Of Vikings” – an interactive feature that allows viewers to learn more about the history and legacy of Vikings armory and weapons.
- “Conquest and Discover: The Journey Of The Vikings” – an interactive feature that allows viewers to learn more about the locations and places Ragnar traveled to in his journey through Season 1
- “Warrior Society: Viking Culture & Law” – featurette that takes a closer look inside the fascinating system of laws, practices and rules employed by Vikings.
- “Birth Of The Vikings”- featurette that provides an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS.
- “Forging The Viking Army: Warfare And Tactics” – featurette that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the process of casting and creating the epic battle scenes of Vikings
- Deleted Scenes
- Commentary from Michael Hirst
The DVD version is a little lighter on the special features. It includes the nine episodes plus:
- “Warrior Society: Viking Culture & Law” – featurette that takes a closer look inside the fascinating system of laws, practices and rules employed by Vikings.
- “Birth Of The Vikings”- featurette that provides an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS.
- “Forging The Viking Army: Warfare And Tactics” – featurette that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the process of casting and creating the epic battle scenes of Vikings
- Deleted Scenes
- Commentary from Michael Hirst
I’ve already ordered my copy and it should be here on before the weekend! Get yours now!
And if you need a little primer here’s the Season 2 Teaser: