About this episode

Ross Coulthart explores ancient mysteries and the engineering of Easter Island's Moai statues.

Ross Coulthart explores an ancient alien mystery, gaining access to never-before-seen mummies that some researchers say could hold the key to the UFO question. Is it too good to be true, or a crucial next step toward disclosure? In this week’s episode, we find Ross at the ancient site of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. The Moai statues are some of the most impressive examples of early engineering, but that also leaves many unanswered questions. How did they move the 70-ton statues, what was their purpose and what happened to the people on Rapa Nui? #RapaNui #EasterIsland #Moai CREDITS: Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Anthony Diasio On "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines. More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcasts-newsnation/reality-check-with-ross-coulthart/ Email your questions to RealityCheck@NewsNationNow.com NewsNation is your source for fact-based…

People in this episode

Host: Ross Coulthart

Topics covered

• ancient mysteries
• UFOs
• Easter Island
• archaeology
• alien theories

Keywords

• Rapa Nui
• Easter Island
• Moai
• UFO
• ancient aliens
• archaeology
• mummies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NewsNation

Books & works: Moai

Places: Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Motu Nui Island

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