Before Jamestown became the first successful English colony in the New World, an entire group of settlers vanished. For the last 430 years, Roanoke has been an American mystery. Learn the theories of what became of the lost colonists in this episode.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into one of America's most enduring historical mysteries: the Lost Colony of Roanoke. They explore the fascinating story of the English settlers who vanished without a trace from Roanoke Island, North Carolina in the late 1580s, leaving behind only the cryptic word "Croatoan" carved into a tree. The hosts examine the various theories about what happened to the 117 colonists, from assimilation with local Native American tribes to possible sabotage, while discussing the clues, red herrings, and tantalizing evidence that have kept historians guessing for over 400 years.
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