Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition to find the lost Roanoke colony comes up empty as he discovers the mysterious word “Croatoan” carved into a tree at the abandoned camp, as depicted in this 1590 painting. (National Archives)
National Archives
Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition to find the lost Roanoke colony comes up empty as he discovers the mysterious word “Croatoan” carved into a tree at the abandoned camp, as depicted in this 1590 painting. (National Archives)
National Archives