During the 1620 Mayflower voyage, the Billington family became known for their disruptive behavior. But it was John Billington's rage, mutinous speeches and, ultimately, his murder of a fellow Plymouth colonist that sealed his notorious place in history.
Before Jamestown and Plymouth, the English attempted to form a colony at Roanoke. Within three years, it had disappeared, leaving a mysterious clue behind.
During the dire "starving time" in Jamestown, settlers ate their domestic animals, including dogs and horses, along with rats and poisonous snakes, due to extreme famine conditions. Read more.
For centuries, the disappearance of 117 colonists from Roanoke Island has been this country's oldest mystery. Stonework experts Jim and Bill Vieira use cutting-edge technology to take a deeper look at the evidence left behind.
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