The map was created by John White ... In 1587, around 115 English settlers led by John White established a colony on Roanoke Island. The settlers included men, women, and children.

Researchers believe they might have cracked the case of the lost colony of Roanoke — a great ... some 100 British settlers who landed on Roanoke Island off North Carolina in the 16th century ...

Among these is a colorful map of eastern North Carolina ... Many historians argue that he dropped them at Roanoke Island when he rescued the all-male colony and that they intermingled with ...

Clues hiding in the details of a 400-year-old map could now solve the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke - an island between North Carolina and the Outer Banks. The map, titled 'La Virginea ...