The mystery of the Roanoke colony remains unsolved after four centuries

In 1587, a British colony vanished without a trace from Roanoke Island, North Carolina.

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The word 'Croatoan' carved on a post is the only clue left by the 115 settlers.

Theories about their fate, from assimilation to massacre, continue to fuel investigations.

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