About this episode
This episode explores the first English settlement attempt in the new world and the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke settlers.
OK Let’s Learn about the first attempt for an English settlement in the new world. It wasn’t a failure, it was a debacle. Learn why England was late colonizing the new world and why the settlers in Roanoke, North Carolina just disappeared. OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C4chEHaWw/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=2MHauIw2QJhmFuVN Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback
People in this episode
Host: Kevin OKeefe
Topics covered
- colonization
- Roanoke
- English settlement
- history
- disappearance
- debacle
Keywords
- Roanoke
- colonization
- English settlement
- history
- disappearance
- North Carolina
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OK Let’s Learn
Places: Roanoke, North Carolina, England
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