Is the vikings based on a true story?

The only source supplied discusses Lucian of Samosata’s satirical novella, "A True Story," which is unrelated to the historical or cinematic portrayal of Vikings. Because no information about the Vikings, their historical basis, or any film or series depicting them is included, it is not possible to confirm or deny that the Vikings are based on a true story based on the given evidence. Consequently, there is no verifiable support for either claim in the data provided.