The Lost Colony of Roanoke: America's Oldest Mystery
7/6/202632 min
In 1587, around 115 English men, women, and children were left on a barrier island off the coast of North Carolina... and three years later, every single one of them had vanished without a trace. The only clue was a single word carved into a wooden post: CROATOAN. And to this day, nobody knows where they went.
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In 1587, over 100 Englishmen, women, and children boarded a ship, crossed the Atlantic Ocean, and tried to build a new life on the coast of North America. Three years later, a supply ship finally returned to the settlement, but when they got there, every single person was gone. There were no bodies, no graves, no signs of a struggle. The only clue, a single word carved into a wooden post, Croatoan, and to this day, nobody knows where they went. Today, I'll break down the full story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the expeditions, the people, and the theories that have haunted historians for over 400 years. I'm Dr. Harini Bhat, and this is Hidden History, a Rewind original powered by Pave Studios. On this show, we're exploring some of the most mysterious events from history that have yet to be fully explained, and examining all the different theories from science to the supernatural and everything in between. From vanished civilizations and doomsday prophecies to paranormal experiences and unexplained phenomena, I'm looking at it all, and I want you to join me. Before we begin, I'd love it if you could rate, review, and follow Hidden History. Your support