COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

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 skill in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling the infamous Conundrums to revealing her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel has

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

In a year of 845 AD, terror gripped its fair city of Paris. A horde of fierce Vikings, led by the ruthless leader Ragnar Lothbrok, descended upon France's shores with a fury unprecedented. Their longships, laden with warriors and plundering intent, sailed up its Seine River, a sight to strike fear into the hearts of Parisians. The initial raid was

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