Three hundred years ago this Easter, Europeans landed on what they called “Easter Island.” Countless stories have been told of the island and its statues since. But what if they’re all wrong?

The So-Called Mystery of Rapa Nui (AKA Easter Island)

A show where curiosity and the natural world collide. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off.

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