Category: Unsolved Cases
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What Happened to the Crown Jewels During the English Civil War?
Introduction The English Civil War, a period of intense conflict between Parliamentarians and Royalists, led to significant upheavals in British history. Among the many dramatic changes of the era was the fate of King Charles I’s Crown Jewels. These treasures, once symbols of royal power and prestige, were melted down or sold off by Parliamentarians…
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The Enigma of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island
Introduction In 1587, a group of English settlers established a colony on Roanoke Island, located off the coast of present-day North Carolina. This settlement, intended to be the first permanent English colony in the New World, became known as the Lost Colony of Roanoke. When supply ships returned three years later, they found the colony…