Roanoke's 16th-century Virginia Mystery Solved?
16th-Century Virginia's Vanishing Colony: Unraveling the Roanoke Enigma What happened to the Roanoke colonists? The chilling question, unanswered for over four centuries, continues to captivate historians and the public alike. In 1590, a rescue mission arrived at Roanoke Island to find an eerily silent settlement, abandoned buildings, and a single, cryptic word carved into a post: "Croatoan." This meticulously researched investigative piece delves into the compelling narrative of the Roanoke colony's disappearance, exploring competing theories and examining the latest research to piece together what may have transpired....