COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

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 style, though. Her sharp brainpower and skill in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling this infamous Conundrums to showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel has p

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

In this year of 845 AD, terror gripped the fair city of Paris. Waves of fierce Vikings, led by the ruthless chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok, descended upon Seine shores with a fury untamed. Their longships, laden with warriors and plundering intent, sailed up the Seine River, a sight to strike fear into the hearts of Parisians. The initial assault was s

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