History

The Disappearance of the Roanoke Colony: The Lost Colony (1587)

In 1587, a group of English settlers founded a colony on Roanoke Island (present-day North Carolina, USA).
When a supply ship returned three years later, the colony had vanished.
There were no signs of struggle or evacuation — only one clue: the word "CROATOAN" carved into a tree.

What happened?
Theories range from assimilation with local tribes, disease, starvation, or attacks — but the true fate remains a mystery to this day.

💡 Fun fact: The mystery of the "Lost Colony" has inspired countless books, films, and even modern TV shows — including American Horror Story: Roanoke.