This article was originally published on Constative.com

From vanishing at sea, disappearing on a flight, or simply never returning home from a movie, some enigmatic disappearances have taken place over the years that captivated the public. Despite extensive investigations, authorities only found fragments of these mysteries that still keep people up at night. We’re here today to take a look at some of the most mysterious disappearances throughout history.

#1: The Mystery of Virginia Dare and Roanoke

The tale unfolds with over 150 English settlers, including the pregnant Eleanor Dare, venturing to Roanoke Island, North Carolina, for a new start. Shortly after, she births Virginia, marking the inception of an unsolved mystery.

Governor White, returning on Virginia’s would-be third birthday for supplies, found Roanoke deserted, with ‘CROATOAN’ the sole clue. Despite exhaustive searches, the settlers’ fate remains unknown, fueling speculation of mystical forces or integration with local tribes.