The (mysterious) Easter Island

2024-02-09T19:12:41.531Z

Highlights: The (mysterious) Easter Island. What secrets does Easter Island hold? This isolated island in the middle of the ocean is home to the famous Moai. But where do these enigmatic statues come from? Is there a possible civilization from elsewhere? Alongside Patrick Drouot, a physicist graduated from Columbia University in New York and a world-renowned specialist in the advancement of science, dive into the heart of the traditions and beliefs of this ancestral civilization. Between legends, rituals and enigmas, this episode lifts the veil on the tragic history of the island.

The (mysterious) Easter Island What secrets does Easter Island hold? This isolated island in the middle of the ocean is home to the famous Moai. But where do these enigmatic statues come from? Is there a possible civilization from elsewhere? Alongside Patrick Drouot, a physicist graduated from Columbia University in New York and a world-renowned specialist in the advancement of science, dive into the heart of the traditions and beliefs of this ancestral civilization, traveling between the stars and the Earth. Between legends, rituals and enigmas, this episode lifts the veil on the tragic history of the island, where the mysterious past seems to blend closely with the present. Between slavery and stories of survival, discover poignant stories about the struggles and trials experienced by the inhabitants since 1966. This episode will also allow you to better understand the political upheavals, legends and myths that surround Easter Island, such as the cult of the bird man and the search for the sacred egg. “Mysteries & Unexplained” is a podcast created by BTLV, adapted and broadcast by Europe 1. If you like paranormal stories and events that go beyond rationality, or you are curious about new discoveries, this podcast is for you. The comments made in this episode are solely those of the person(s) invited. Our editorial team used an Artificial Intelligence tool to support the creation of this written content. Credits Production: Hugo Maze-dit-Mieuxement for Europe 1 Visual Studio: Axelle Maurel with Sidonie Mangin Artistic direction: Xavier Jolly Voice recording: Marc O. Grunfeld and Victor Naulleau Innovation direction: Jamal Lassiri Media coverage: Lagardère Publicité News