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Apr 16
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke (4/16/25)

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What happened to all of the settlers of Roanoke Island in 1587? It’s still a mystery 400 years later… Carly goes back to pre-colonial times to discover the truth and understand the difference between “lost” and “gone”. Listen along with a worksheet at https://bit.ly/40shOGs. Originally aired 5/10/23.

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