The Roanoke Colony: A Disappearance Without a Trace

Discover the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke Colony, one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries. In 1587, a group of English settlers established a colony on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. When their governor, John White, returned from a trip to England three years later, he found the colony deserted, with no trace of its inhabitants. The only clue left behind was the word "CROATOAN" carved into a tree. What happened to the settlers? Did they integrate with local tribes, or did they meet a more tragic fate? Join us as we explore the theories and unravel the mystery of the lost colony.