The Lost Colony of Roanoke

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Illustration of John White and two men examining a tree with "Croatoan" carved into it at the deserted Roanoke Colony, with abandoned structures in the background.

Illustration of two colonial men examining a tree with the word "CROATOAN" carved into it, with an inset showing a close-up of the carving.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: Media

Explore the oldest mystery of colonial America.

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Illustration of two colonial men examining a tree with the word "CROATOAN" carved into it, with an inset showing a close-up of the carving.

What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

It's the oldest mystery in colonial America.

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Images

Illustration of John White and two men examining a tree with "Croatoan" carved into it at the deserted Roanoke Colony, with abandoned structures in the background.

John White and the Lost Colony

A depiction of John White discovering the word CROATOAN carved into a tree after...

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