Ep.95 – The Lost Colony of Roanoke
One of the most popular unsolved mysteries in American culture - but is it really unsolved?
The Lost Colony of Roanoke is one of the most popular unsolved mysteries in American culture - but is it really unsolved? This week, Sarah discusses the litany of mishaps that befell England's first attempt to set up a permanent settlement in North America, and lays out the two most probable reasons why every single British colonizer to lay claim to Roanoke Island disappeared without a trace.
Sources:
- https://www.grunge.com/655978/the-biggest-lost-colony-of-roanoke-theories-what-really-happened/
- https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/dare-stones-forgery-or-key-to-lost-colony-roanoke-mystery.htm
- https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/american-horror-story-season-6-roanoke-theories
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