In the heart of North Carolina's Outer Banks lies a place shrouded in shadow: Roanoke Island. It was there, in the late 16th century, that a expedition of English explorers arrived, seeking a new life. But by the time the next expedition reached, they found the colony utterly deserted. The colonists had vanished without a trace, leaving behind only

For centuries, the region of Catalonia blossomed under its own distinct culture, fostering a language and traditions that set it apart from its adjacents. However, this autonomy was assailed by the increasing influence of the Spanish crown, leading to growing tensions between the two entities. The Catalan people desired for self-determination, a de