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Easter Island Origins Preview
S51 E2 - 30s
How were Easter Island’s giant stone heads made? New research challenges the idea that their construction led to environmental and social collapse – and uncovers surprising clues about the origins, innovations, and resilience of the Rapanui people.
How Ancient Easter Island statues “walked”
S51 E2 - 2m 17s
A new generation of researchers is revealing the rich history, innovation, and resilience of the Rapanui people.
What really led to the collapse of Easter Island?
S51 E2 - 2m 58s
There are multiple theories about what happened to the people of Rapa Nui - also known as Easter Island - and the famous Moai statues. Some say the civilization fell into collapse and ruin. But a new theory tells a different story, one of resilience and ingenuity against all odds.
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