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Episode 10
Season 1
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