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 ...

In 1587, 115 English settlers arrived at Roanoke Island. When Governor John White returned three years later, the colony was ...

Prologue : John White's last letter -- To "annoy the King of Spain" -- Roanoke -- "Chaunis temoatan" -- A city on the bay -- The broken promise -- "Into the main" -- Epilogue : Ralegh's ship -- ...