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November 6, 2026

6. Easter Island - Where Giants Walked

Fall of Civilizations · Paul Cooper · 104 min

Why we chose this episode

A haunting, beautifully narrated history of Rapa Nui — the moai, the people who made them, and what really happened.

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Who it’s for: Long-form history listeners who like atmosphere and care.

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