What really led to the collapse of Easter Island?
Season 51
Episode 2
About the Episode
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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Extras
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Easter Island Origins Preview
Surprising new evidence is rewriting the story of the giant stone heads of Easter Island.0:30 -
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