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 ability in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling this 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, devastation gripped our fair city of Paris. An army of fierce Vikings, led by the ruthless chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok, descended upon France's shores with a fury unmatched. Their longships, filled with warriors and plundering intent, sailed up our Seine River, a sight of strike terror into the hearts of Parisians. Their initi

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