Listen "Finding Roanoke Island: How the British Chose the Fateful Spot"
Episode Synopsis
With the death of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Walter Raleigh purchases his exploration and colonization patent. Raleigh wants to colonize right away, but does not know where to start. In this episode, Raleigh sends two captains to America to find the suitable location for England's first colony.
Walter Raleigh image By Simon van de Passe
Pamlico Sound image courtesy of: https://etc.usf.edu/maps/pages/2400/2444/2444.htm
More on Arthur Barlowe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Barlowe
Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Walter Raleigh image By Simon van de Passe
Pamlico Sound image courtesy of: https://etc.usf.edu/maps/pages/2400/2444/2444.htm
More on Arthur Barlowe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Barlowe
Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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