The Roanoke Colony

We investigate the Roanoke Colony's disappearance and the broader context of early English and Spanish colonization. They detail Governor John White’s 1590 return, where he found "CROATOAN" carved as a clue to the settlers' fate. Contemporary archaeological research at Site X and Site Y suggests that survivors may have integrated with indigenous tribes. Furthermore, the texts examine Powhatan-English relations, trade, and the impact of disease and drought.