50 States of Folklore - North Carolina: The Roanoke Colony's Forgotten Curse

One of America's oldest and most haunting mysteries unfolds. The fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the 117 English men, women, and children who settled on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, in 1587, only to vanish without a definitive trace, is investigated.   

When Governor John White returned from England three years later, he found the settlement deserted, with only the cryptic word "CROATOAN" carved into a palisade and "CRO" on a tree. What are the leading theories: Did the colonists relocate to Croatoan Island (modern Hatteras) and assimilate with the friendly Croatan tribe? Did they attempt to move inland and meet a different fate? Were they victims of disease, conflict, or a supernatural curse? The archaeological clues, the controversial Dare Stones, the historical context, and the enduring enigma of America's Lost Colony are examined. Explore the forgotten curse and enduring questions surrounding Roanoke.   

00:00 The Mysterious Disappearance of Roanoke Colony

01:04 The Haunting Word: Croatoan

06:01 Eleanor Dare's Stone: A Message from the Past

11:08 The Legend of Virginia Dare: Guardian of the Lost

15:39 The Malevolent Force: Possession and Paranoia

20:18 Dimensional Boundaries: Crossing Between Worlds

24:27 Artifacts as Psychic Beacons

29:02 Conclusion: The Unfinished Story of Roanoke

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