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What Happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke?

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The Roanoke colony may have been doomed from the start: It failed in 1584, 1585 and again in 1587. But where did the last group go?

The Dare Stones: Forgery or Key to Lost Colony of Roanoke Mystery?

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Are the Dare stones forgeries, or do they hold clues to the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? HowStuffWorks delves into the mystery.

Vanished Without a Trace: Infamous Disappearances Quiz

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Forget ghost stories — the most terrifying tales tell of real people who seemingly vanished from sight. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of famous disappearances, past and present.

Are You a History Major? Take This World History Trivia Quiz!

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We saw you snoring in Physics class … but you were paying attention in History 101, right? Set aside Google and remember there's no cheating on this epic history quiz. Try your best on this general world history test now!

10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace

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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.

How Much Do You Know About the Elizabethan Era?

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The Elizabethan era was a fascinating time in world history, but how much do you really know about it? Pull on your doublet and put your Elizabethan knowledge to the test with this quiz!

Can You Name the Capitals of All These States If We Scramble the Letters?

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In what capital city will you find the Johnson Victrola Museum? Did the City of Honolulu steamship depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles during the Roaring '20s? Figure out some capital-city questions, then figure out the answers by unscrambling letters. Have a blast at it!

Cliffhangers and Cryptograms: The Unsolved Mystery Quiz

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Unsolved mysteries appeal to our curious side, leaving us hoping that maybe we can be the one to finally crack the code, find the killer or track down some priceless artifact. Put on your sleuthing hat and take our unsolved mystery quiz!

John Smith's True Story Is Way Better Than the Fictional Tale

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John Smith has been described as a tireless soldier, self-promoter and publicist. In today's speak, you might even call him an influencer.

Can You Guess the Southern City From a Visual Clue?

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The American South is rich in history and full of cities ... maybe more so than you realize. We have 40 pictures and a little background info for each; can you identify the cities in question? Scroll down and find out!

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