One of the oldest and most famous mysteries in American history is without a doubt the disappearance of the colony of Roanoke Island. In this episode, I break down the mystery, and tell you how modern researchers think they may finally have solved it. Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Colony-Hatteras-Island/dp/1467144339 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mystery-roanoke-endures-yet-another-cruel-twist-180962837/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/new-evidence-roanoke-colonys-disappearance-180976248/ https://www.history.com/articles/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/131208-roanoke-lost-colony-discovery-history-raleigh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices