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Roanoke Colony Dare Stones: A Hoax?

Roanoke Colony Dare Stones: A Hoax?

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Let’s talk about the “Dare Stones”. You can read the full Substack article below or comment STONE for a direct link to the free article.

In 1587, 116 English settlers arrived at Roanoke Island to establish the “Cittie of Raleigh.” Among them: Governor John White, his daughter Eleanor Dare, and her husband Ananias. On August 18th, Eleanor gave birth to Virginia Dare who was the first English child born in the Americas.

Nine days later, John White left for England to get supplies. When he retur

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