
Overview
How were the giant stone heads of Rapa Nui–also known as Easter Island–carved and raised, and why? Since Europeans arrived on this remote Pacific island over 300 years ago, controversy has swirled around the iconic ancient statues and the history of the people who created them. Now, a new generation of researchers is overturning old theories, revealing the rich history, innovation, and resilience of the Rapanui people, and uncovering intriguing new evidence about where they–and their practice of monumental stone building–came from.
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51 - 1When Whales Could Walk January 31, 2024
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51 - 2Easter Island Origins February 07, 2024
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51 - 3Building the Eiffel Tower February 14, 2024
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51 - 4Hunt for the Oldest DNA February 21, 2024
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51 - 5A.I. Revolution March 27, 2024
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51 - 6Great American Eclipse April 03, 2024
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51 - 7Secrets in Your Data May 15, 2024
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51 - 8Decoding the Universe: Cosmos May 22, 2024
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51 - 9Solar System: Storm Worlds October 02, 2024
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51 - 10Episode 10 July 31, 2024
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51 - 11Episode 11 August 07, 2024
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51 - 13Solar System: Strange Worlds October 09, 2024
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51 - 14Solar System: Volcano Worlds October 16, 2024
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51 - 15Solar System: Icy Worlds October 23, 2024
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51 - 16Solar System: Wandering Worlds October 30, 2024
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51 - 17Decoding the Universe: Quantum November 06, 2024
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51 - 18Building Stuff: Boost It! November 13, 2024
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51 - 19Building Stuff: Reach It! November 20, 2024
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51 - 20Building Stuff: Change It! November 27, 2024
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51 - 21Lost Tombs of Notre Dame December 18, 2024