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'Vikings' Season 2: History Renews for Additional Season

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:54:56 +0000

Well, we could have seen that coming. After airing five episodes of its nine-episode order, 'Vikings' has officially raided a second season pickup from the History channel. Having earned favorable reviews from critics and ratings strongly aided by History's 'The Bible' miniseries, it looks like Ragnar Lothbrok and his brood will return to raid another day. Get the latest details on 'Vikings' season 2 inside!

History's 'Vikings' Trailer: New Footage Takes Us Into the West

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:50:02 +0000

Unaccustomed to seeing historical fiction on the History Channel as we are, History's 'Vikings' seems more and more an intriguing new series worthy of carving out a new place in the TV pantheon. The original series will hit TV screens on March 3, 2013, and apart from the teaser and photos we've seen, the network has issued the most real footage yet in the latest trailer for 'Vikings.' Will you watch Ragnar Lothbrok sail into the west? Check out the new trailer for Vikings inside, and judge for yourself!

History Developing 'Hatfields & McCoy's Reality Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:45:26 +0000

These days, one of the surest ways to capitalize on an original blockbuster success is to develop a reality series inspired by its premise. We saw an example earlier this week with The CW putting into development a reality series with a striking similarity to 'The Hunger Games,' though this may be the most surprising example to date. Based on the runaway award-winning success of History's 'Hatfields & McCoys' the cable channel is going back to the well to develop a reality TV series around the descendants of the famous family. Will it be just as buzz-worthy?

Get Inspired with 500 Years of Halloween Costumes [CHART]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:09:19 +0000

You may have seen some of the year’s hottest costumes and decided they’re not for you. Maybe you’re someone who goes for the classics like vampires or ghosts. Or maybe you’re just a history buff who simply wants to pay homage to your favorite bygone era, but you’re stumped for ideas.

Search no longer. The artistically-gifted folks at DailyInfographic are giving you an assist. They put their heads together with retailer HalloweenExpress to create this very cool visual representation of centuries of costumes and their inspiration.

This Day in History for October 3 – Germany Unites and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:00:54 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – President Abraham Lincoln declares the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day (More info)

1951 – The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” one of the greatest moments in sports history, occurs (More info)

This Day in History for October 2 – 'Peanuts' First Published and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:00:43 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1919 – President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed (More info)

1950 – Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip, ‘Peanuts,’ is first published (More info)

This Day in History for October 1 – Disney World Opens and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:00:44 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1931 – The George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and New York opens (More info)

1946 – Twelve Nazi leaders are sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials (More info)

This Day in History for September 30 – James Dean Dies and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:00:35 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1918 – President Woodrow Wilson gives a speech before Congress in support of granting women the right to vote (More info)

1927 – Babe Ruth

This Day in History for September 29 – Historic Dow Drop and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:00:18 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1913 – Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, disappears from a steamship while traveling from Belgium to England (More info)

1966 – The Chevrolet Camaro goes on sale (More info)

This Day in History for September 28 – Penicillin Discovered and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:00:30 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

48 BC – Upon landing in Egypt, Roman general and politician Pompey the Great is murdered on the orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt (More info)

1920 – Eight Chicago White Sox players are indicted for fixing the 1919 World Series in the so-called Black Sox Scandal (More info)

This Day in History for September 27 – Ford Releases Model T and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:00:38 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1821 – Mexico gains its independence from Spain (More info)

1908 – The first Ford Model T automobile leaves a factory in Detroit, Michigan (More info)

This Day in History for September 26 – First Televised Debate and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:00:18 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1580 – Sir Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the globe (More info)

1789 – Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first United States Secretary of State (More info)

This Day in History for September 25 – Central High Desegregated and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:00:36 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1775 – Continental Army Colonel Ethan Allen is captured by the British (More info)

1789 – The first Congress of the United States approves 12 amendments to the US Constitution, the first 10 of which become the Bill of Rights (More info)

1911 – Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts (More info)

1957 – Under escort from t

This Day in History for September 24 – First National Monument and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:29:37 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1789 – The Judiciary Act of 1789, which establishes the Supreme Court of the United States, is passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington (More info)

1890 – The Churc

This Day in History for September 23 – Neptune Discovered and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:00:35 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1779 – John Paul Jones declares “I have not yet begun to fight!” (More info)

1846 – German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovers the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory (More info)

This Day in History for September 22 – Emancipation Proclamation Issued and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:00:33 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1789 – The office of United States Postmaster General is established (More info)

1862 – President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which proposes to free all slaves of rebel states as of January 1, 1863 (More info)

This Day in History for September 21 – Benedict Arnold Commits Treason and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:00:43 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1780 – American General Benedict Arnold commits treason by giving the British the plans to West Point (More info)

1792 – The National Convention declares France a republic and abolishes the monarchy (More info)

This Day in History for September 20 – First Cannes Film Festival and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:00:09 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1591 – Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia (More info)

1881 – Chester A. Arthur is inaugurated as the 21st President of the United States following the assassination of James Garfield (More info)

This Day in History for September 14 – Roosevelt Takes Office and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:00:21 +0000

1901 – US President William McKinley dies after a September 6 assassination attempt and is succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt (More info)

1927 – Modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan is killed in a bizarre accident when the enormous silk scarf around her neck gets tangled in the rear hubcaps of her moving car (More info)

This Day in History for September 13 – Oslo Accords Signed and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:00:07 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1814 – Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ (More info)

1898 – Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film (More info)