Vikings Photos from "Mercenary"
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Check out these photos from Vikings Season 3 Episode 1 "Mercenary." King Ecbert of Wessex has promised Ragnar land to farm, but the King's intentions remain unclear. Is Ragnar Lothbrok leading his people to an uncertain fate?
1. King Ragnar and Bjorn Ironside - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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King Ragnar and his son, Bjorn Ironside, discuss power and being a leader. Don't miss the season 3 premiere of Vikings on February 19 at 10/9c on HISTORY.
2. Return to England - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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The Vikings prepare to return to England, as the King has promised them some land.
3. Earl Ingstad Joins Ragnar - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Earl Ingstad (Ragnar's former wife Lagertha) joins him in the hopes of starting a new life in England.
4. Fighting At Bjorn's Side - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Porunn (a former slave turned shield maiden) insists on fighting at Bjorn's side.
5. Porunn the Shield Maiden - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Porunn's dream was to follow in Lagertha's footsteps and become shield maiden.
6. Queen Aslaug Watches - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Queen Aslaug watches as her husband, Ragnar, sets sail for England.
7. Siggy Stays in Kattegat - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Siggy stays in Kattegat alongside Queen Aslaug. The two will soon begin to share strange visions.
8. Rollo Rides Into Town - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Rollo rides into town upon the Vikings' return to England. They soon meet with King Ecbert.
9. Leaving for Battle - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Bjorn Ironside shares a moment with his mother, Lagertha (aka Earl Ingstad), before leaving for battle.
10. Athelstan Speaks to Judith - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Athelstan (a former monk) is questioned about his crucifixion by Judith, wife of Aethelwulf.
11. King Ecbert Rides Along - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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King Ecbert decides to personally accompany Lagertha to the lands he has promised the Vikings.
12. King Ecbert Impressed By Lagertha - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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King Ecbert is fascinated by Lagertha and asks Athelstan to translate for him. Ecbert has made many promises, but does he have an ulterior motive?
13. Approaching the Farmland - Vikings Season 3 Episode 1
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Lagertha and Athelstan approach the farmland King Ecbert has given them. It remains to be seen if the King keeps all his promises.
14. Vikings Season 3 February 19
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Vikings Season 3 Premieres on Thursday, February 19 at 10/9c on HISTORY.