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 simply 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 proven

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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. Waves of fierce Vikings, led by the ruthless warlord Ragnar Lothbrok, descended upon France's shores with a fury untamed. Their longships, laden with warriors and plundering intent, sailed up the Seine River, a sight to strike terror into the hearts of Parisians. The initial assault was

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