Who Built the Stone Giants of Easter Island?

Deep in the South Pacific, nearly 1,000 massive stone figures stand watch over a tiny volcanic island — but who carved them, and why? In this video, we uncover the story of the moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), the incredible feat of engineering behind their creation, and the civilization that built them centuries before European contact. We explore the leading theories on how these multi-ton statues were moved without modern machinery, the mysterious collapse of the island's ecosystem, and the enduring legacy of the Rapa Nui people who continue to protect this UNESCO World Heritage site today. From ancient quarries to toppled giants and the questions that still puzzle archaeologists, this is the real story behind one of history's greatest mysteries.