The British Tobacco Empire

Explore the origins of the British Tobacco Empire that fueled colonization and spurred a massive public health crisis. Discover the enigmatic Thomas Harriot, whose career intertwined with the mysterious fate of the Roanoke Colony. Delve into the struggles early explorers faced in North America and their fraught interactions with Native Americans. Uncover the transformation of sassafras from miracle cure to harmful substance, and reflect on the ironic legacy of tobacco, shaping history and altering cultures forever.