Rachel Riley has turned into 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 ability in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling those infamous Conundrums to showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rache… Read More

The city of London breathed in the heat of summer, 1858. But it was not merely the sun that parched the metropolis. An even more detestable force infested its very heart: the River Thames. Years of industrial effluents had transformed London's lifeblood into historical impact a foul-smelling mire. The stench was all-consuming, a miasma that clung t… Read More

One sunny/bright/clear afternoon in 1587, a small colony/115 settlers/a group of adventurers on Roanoke Island vanished without a trace/clue/whisper. This event, known as the Lost Colony of Roanoke, has haunted/baffled/puzzled historians and amateur sleuths/investigators/enthusiaists for centuries/generations/decades. Despite/In spite of countless … Read More