The lost colony of Roanoke, settled in the late 1500s, mysteriously vanished without a trace. What happened to these early American colonists remains one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries.

Native Americans have a history that goes back millennia — rooted in generations of strength and resilience that continue to influence our world today.

From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected ...

The Mother Vine produces scuppernong grapes, the state's official fruit since 2001, and dates back to the early days of the ...

The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. In its heyday, the lodge played host to Victory ...

A special lecture will take place at Roanoke’s Washington Park on Thursday at 6 p.m., offering a deep dive into the park’s rich history.

This photo history project provides an opportunity for Roanoke and New River Valley residents to help commemorate daily life in the region from the 1800s through the 1920s. The photos will appear ...

The Roanoke FireEMS Department was kept busy Friday afternoon as they responded to two fires around the same time.

Yelverton Oliver — old Big Lick’s postmaster, horseman, and gambler — was profiled here recently. Since then, more about this colorful 19th century gent came to light. For that, thanks go to ...

The Breakers, Royal Poinciana, The Colony and Whitehall hotels are seen in vintage photos of these luxury Palm Beach lodgings.

A new Apple TV+ film draws attention to the legendary Fountain of Youth. Here’s how several historical figures reportedly ...

History is full of strange, unexplainable events that can leave anyone scratching their head in wonder. From lost civilizations to unsolved murders, the ...