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 brainpower and talents in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling the infamous Conundrums to unveiling her knack for spotting patterns, Rac

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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. 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 fear into the hearts of Parisians. Their initial raid was s

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