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 looks, though. Her sharp mind and talents in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling the infamous Conundrums to showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel has become

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

In the year of 845 AD, terror gripped its fair city of Paris. An army of fierce Vikings, led by the ruthless leader Ragnar Lothbrok, descended upon France's shores here with a fury unprecedented. Their longships, laden with warriors and plundering intent, sailed up the Seine River, a sight to strike fear into the hearts of Parisians. Their initial

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