Join Christian and Kate on Mystery Date as they delve into the eerie disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1590. A rescue mission arrived to find over a hundred settlers vanished, leaving only the cryptic word 'Croatoan' carved into a tree. Was it escape, abduction, or something more sinister? As part of their 'Into the Woods' season, they explore this historical mystery, discuss theories from Native American integration to alien abduction, and even touch on modern archaeological findings and DNA research. So get comfy, grab your favorite drink, and let's unravel the secrets of the Lost Colony of Roanoke together!

Timestamps

00:00 The Mysterious Disappearance of Roanoke Colony

01:05 Introduction to Mystery Date

01:46 Setting the Stage: The New World

02:32 Sir Walter Raleigh and John White's Expedition

03:33 Challenges and Arrival at Roanoke

07:15 Establishing the Colony

11:40 The Colony's Struggles and John White's Departure

13:45 The Eerie Return and the Lost Colony

20:35 Theories and Speculations

42:42 Emotional Plea for Help

43:11 Alien and Time Traveler Theories

43:49 Hoax or Cover-Up?

49:09 John White's Search Failures

53:48 Modern Breakthroughs in the Mystery

01:06:05 Date Night Debrief

01:14:54 Conclusion and Farewell

Closing

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