Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

Rachel Riley has become a household name thanks to her stint on Countdown. The brainy beauty isn't solely known for her dazzling looks, though. Her sharp brainpower and skill in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling those infamous Conundrums to unveiling her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel has be

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Fury on the Seine: Viking Siege of Paris, 845 AD

In the year of 845 AD, chaos gripped the fair city of Paris. A horde of fierce Vikings, led by the ruthless chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok, descended upon the shores with a fury unmatched. Their longships, laden with warriors and plundering intent, sailed up our Seine River, a sight of strike terror into the hearts of Parisians. The initial strike was

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