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 mind 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 h

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The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The story of the Zong sinks into the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In the year, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a atrocious voyage that would culminate in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human life

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Ragnarök on the Seine: Viking Fury in Paris, 845 AD

The year the year of our Lord eight hundred and forty-five AD. A chill wind whistled across the Seine River, carrying with it the scent emanating from salt and fear. The Norsemen were amongst us, a horde swarm of warriors seeking glory. Their longships, like prowling predators, sliced through the waters, their flags waving in the wind. A city once

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