History's Greatest Mysteries
The Secrets of Easter Island
Season 6 Episode 19
The gigantic statues of Easter Island, which have mystified humanity for centuries. This documentary explores the ancient Polynesian civilization that created the Moai structures, focusing on how they carved and transported the immense monoliths and the purpose and cultural significance behind them. The film highlights the enigmatic nature of the Moai, which are scattered across the island, and the challenges researchers face in understanding the island's history and the people who inhabited it
History's Greatest Mysteries airs on Sky History at 10:00 PM, Tuesday 30 September. (Subtitles.)
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Laurence Fishburne
Presenter