Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: What really happened to the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke?
Apr 22, 2025
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Strategic Choice of Roanoke Island
- Roanoke Island was selected for its fertile soil, defensible positions, and safe harbor for ships.
- These geographic features made it attractive for establishing an English colony.
Colonists' Hostile Actions
- Early English colonists antagonized local indigenous people by accusations, beheading a chief, and burning a village.
- This hostility undermined relations with natives despite dependence on them for food.
Third Expedition's Better Chance
- The third Roanoke expedition was larger and included women and children, allowing a chance at sustainable settlement.
- They found skeletal remains of only one earlier soldier, indicating mysterious disappearance of others.