What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

Published 1 Jun 2018, 17:59 BST
What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

A prominent American mystery, the lost colony of Roanoke has captivated historians and archaeologists for generations. Learn the facts behind the disappearance of the settlement and its inhabitants and how modern technology continues to uncover new clues as to what happened on Roanoke Island.

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