Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

Rachel Riley has turned into a household name thanks to her stint on Countdown. The brainy beauty isn't merely known for her dazzling appearance, though. Her sharp intellect and skill in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling those infamous Conundrums to showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Ra

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

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

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