The Easter Island Massacre (S01E17)
S01E17
This episode delves into the enigma surrounding the Moai statues of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), investigating who constructed these colossal figures and the reasons behind the defacement and destruction of some. Discovered by Dutch explorers on Easter Sunday in 1722, the island derived its name from this encounter. Despite extensive research, neither the Dutch nor modern scholars have uncovered the identities of those responsible for the statues' mutilation. Numerous Moai remain only partially carved from the rock, abandoned in their creation. Archaeologists share their insights into the causes and implications of this intriguing destruction.
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Episode
S01E17
Air Date
Jun 15, 1977
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Other Voices
S01E02
Strange Visitors (aka Oracle Chamber)
S01E03
Ancient Aviators (aka Ancient Flight)
S01E04
The Bermuda Triangle
S01E05
Bigfoot
S01E06
Killer Bees
S01E07
Earthquakes
S01E08
The Mummy's Curse
S01E09
Martians
S01E10
Atlantis
S01E11
Psychic Detectives
S01E12
A Call from Space
S01E13
Learning ESP
S01E14
Nazi Plunder
S01E15
Amelia Earhart
S01E16
Dracula
S01E17
The Easter Island Massacre
S01E18
Ghosts
S01E19
Life After Death (aka Near Death Experiences)
S01E20
The Loch Ness Monster
S01E21
UFOs
S01E22
Voodoo
S01E23
Inca Treasures
S01E24
The Magic of Stonehenge