Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

Rachel Riley has transformed as a household name thanks to her stint on Countdown. The brainy beauty isn't solely 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 the infamous Conundrums to unveiling her knack for spotting patterns, R

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

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

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