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 style, though. Her sharp intellect and talents in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling those infamous Conundrums to revealing her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel

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

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

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