Lost Colony of Roanoke | Searching for Traces | 3

<p>The mystery of what became of the first English colonists has baffled historians for centuries. But over the past decade, archaeologists have uncovered some compelling clues, including parts of a 16th century gun, and fragments of English pottery at a place called “Site X,” both of which suggest that the Roanoke colonists survived longer than previously documented.</p><p>In this episode, Lindsay discusses those findings with author and journalist Andrew Lawler. In his book, <em>The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke, </em>Lawler explores the latest archeological evidence, as well as some of the most persistent myths surrounding the fate of the Roanoke colonists.&nbsp;</p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/historytellers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/historytellers</a>.</p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors! </p><p><strong>ZipRecruiter</strong> - Try ZipRecruiter&nbsp;for FREE&nbsp;<a href="http://ziprecruiter.com/aht" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>ziprecruiter.com/aht</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>SimpliSafe</strong> - Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://simplisafe.com/tellers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>simplisafe.com/tellers</strong></a> today to customize your system and get a free security camera.&nbsp;You&nbsp;also get a 60 day risk free trial, so there’s nothing to lose.&nbsp;</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>