This episode of Unsolved Histories, hosted by Joe Foster, delves into one of America's oldest mysteries: the Lost Colony of Roanoke. In 1587, English settlers, led by Governor John White, aimed to establish the first permanent English colony in North America on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina. However, after White returned from a supply trip from England, he found the colony deserted, with the word 'Croatoan' as the sole clue to their fate. The podcast explores various theories about the settlers' disappearance, including integration with the Croatoan tribe, Spanish attacks, disease, famine, or natural disasters, and internal conflicts. It also touches on recent archaeological efforts and the legends that have emerged around this historical enigma. The episode encourages listeners to explore the theories further and contemplate the enduring intrigue of the Roanoke settlers' disappearance.

This episode of Unsolved Histories, hosted by Joe Foster, delves into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper, a serial killer who terrorized the Whitechapel district of London in the late 19th century. The podcast examines the gruesome murders of five women, all prostitutes, discussing the killer's possible knowledge of human anatomy and the extensive investigations that failed to capture him. It also explores the victims' backgrounds, the speculation around the murderer's identity, the impact of the media, and the advancements in forensic science prompted by the case. Various suspects are discussed, including Montague John Druitt, Aaron Kosminski, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream, Francis Tumblety, and Walter Sickert, though none have been definitively proven to be Jack the Ripper. The episode concludes by reflecting on the killer's lasting influence on popular culture, forensic science, and the portrayal of serial killers in media.

This episode of 'Unsolved Histories' hosted by Joe Foster delves into the unsolved mystery of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's disappearance in 1937. Beginning with Earhart's early life and her trailblazing career in aviation, the podcast outlines her numerous accomplishments and contributions to women's rights. It then focuses on her final flight attempt to circumnavigate the globe with navigator Fred Noonan, detailing the challenges they faced, including mechanical issues, poor weather conditions, and ultimately their mysterious vanishing as they neared Howland Island in the Pacific. Various theories about their disappearance are discussed, including crash and sink, capture by Japanese forces, or living under a new identity, though no conclusive evidence supports any theory fully. The episode underscores Earhart's enduring legacy and the ongoing fascination with her fate, highlighted by recent technological efforts that may provide new hints to solving this decades-old mystery.