Few mysteries in American history have gripped the public imagination quite like the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. In 1587, an expedition of 118 men, women, and children set out from England ...

One of the most confounding mysteries from the early days of this nation has finally been solved after 435 years – researchers say they have located the so-called Lost Colony of Roanoke.

What was lost is now found. Researchers believe they might have cracked the case of the lost colony of Roanoke — a great American mystery that has eluded historians for centuries. The caper concerns a ...

To call “The Lost Colony” a hit is a major understatement. On May 29, the outdoor, symphonic drama opens its 88th anniversary season at Waterside Theatre in Manteo, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BUXTON, N.C. (WAVY) — Many in our region ...

Few early American mysteries capture the imagination quite like the disappearance of the Roanoke colony. Established in the late 16th century on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North ...

English colonists arriving on Roanoke Island in 1587 find the fort built years before deserted. Soon after members of the colony begin to die in horrible ways. Leader Before returning to England for ...