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How did a British colony vanish from the shores of North America?
- Royal historians assess the Lost Colony of Roanoke in a three-part series marking US milestones.
- The episode covers the disappearance of 117 Roanoke colonists and the 'Croatoan' clue.
- Historians discuss competing theories from famine to assimilation into Native tribes.
- The piece notes Jamestown as the first successful English settlement after Roanoke.
- The series ties Roanoke to England’s broader colonial ambitions under Queen Elizabeth I.
- The article mentions genetics and burial-site analysis as researchers seek European links.
- Listeners are directed to the podcast via YouTube and other platforms for more history.
- The feature frames Roanoke as a pivotal learning moment for Jamestown's later success.
- The article indicates Roanoke’s fate remains a mystery with ongoing inquiries.
- The report emphasizes the podcast's tie-in to a royal-centric history series.
- The article presents archeological clues such as Native village excavations with English artifacts.
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