NOVA Season 51 Episode 2 Easter Island Origins 2024
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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.
- Released: 2024-02-07
- Runtime: 55 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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1. When Whales Could Walk 2024-01-31
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2. Easter Island Origins 2024-02-07
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3. Building The Eiffel Tower 2024-02-14
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4. Hunt for the Oldest DNA 2024-02-21
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5. A.I. Revolution 2024-03-27
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6. Great American Eclipse 2024-04-03
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7. Secrets in Your Data 2024-05-15
