In 1587, over 100 English settlers arrived in present-day North Carolina to establish the Roanoke Colony. By 1590, they had vanished without a trace, leaving behind only the cryptic word "Croatoan" carved into a post. What happened to these settlers? In this episode, we explore the leading theories, from assimilation with Native tribes and attacks to starvation, disease, and being lost at sea.
Join us as we delve into the archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and cultural significance of one of America’s oldest unsolved mysteries, uncovering the challenges of early colonization and its enduring impact on history and imagination.
Tune in to uncover the fate of the Lost Colony and the secrets it left behind.
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