COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

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 simply known for her dazzling appearance, though. Her sharp brainpower and talents 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,

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A Tragedy Onboard The Zong

The story of the Zong casts a shadow over the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans destined for the Caribbean, embarked on a atrocious voyage that would end in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human li

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A Festive Truce in No Man's Land

In the depths trenches of World War I, a remarkable story unfolded during the Christmas season of 1914. Amidst the violence and horror, an unprecedented pause emerged between warring factions. As the bells of Christmas chimed throughout Europe, soldiers on both sides ventured out of their trenches. The scene of unexpected solidarity unfolded in No

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