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 Follow us on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/fantastichpod/ ) , TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@fantastichistorypodcast ) and YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGGchirsGO1bMzKxosclpw ) for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at
[email protected] ( mailto:
[email protected] ) Fantastic History merch is available Here ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/RainyDayCornerstore)! Music: Order by ComaStudio ( http://pixabay.com/users/comastudio-26079283/ ) (royalty free) This podcast is powered by Pinecast .
