Science
New Insights into Easter Island's Past
Recent findings challenge the long-held belief that Rapanui people caused their own downfall on Easter Island. New evidence suggests a different narrative.
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Scientific American
For decades, an influential theory blamed the Rapanui for their own downfall—a story made famous by Jared Diamond’s book Collapse. New evidence tells a different tale
2026-08-18 10:00 UTC