Rapa Nui - S6E8

About this episode

This episode explores the rich cultural heritage of Rapa Nui and its ancient civilization through the insights of Dr. Ed Barnhart.

Rapa Nui is one of the world's most remote islands and home to an amazing ancient civilization. Actually not that ancient - the Rapa Nui people are still here and remember their past through oral tradition. Ed's just back from the island with fresh perspectives to share. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Mayan Calendar - see the 2026 Mayan Calendar at https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calc...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ed Barnhart

Topics covered

• Rapa Nui
• ancient civilization
• oral tradition
• cultural heritage
• remote islands

Keywords

• Rapa Nui
• ancient civilization
• oral tradition
• Dr. Ed Barnhart
• cultural heritage
• remote islands

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Mayan Calendar

Places: Rapa Nui, Mayan Calendar

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