Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2
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.
NOVA "Easter Island Origins" will be available to stream with the PBS App. Watch the best of PBS anytime, anywhere on the free PBS App. Stream your favorite PBS shows on-demand and livestream shows from your local station, all from your favorite device.
