Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them scarce and accessible

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