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Rapa Nui’s collapse? DNA says no way! The population stayed strong before Europeans arrived.
Resilience Over Ruin
The Rapanui didn’t fail—they thrived. Environmental changes? No problem for this island society.
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Epic Voyagers
Before Columbus, Rapanui may have sailed to America. DNA shows early contact with Indigenous Americans.
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Growing Stronger
Forget collapse! Genetic analysis shows Rapanui’s population grew steadily from the 13th century.
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Masters of the Pacific
Ancestors of Rapanui made legendary voyages across the Pacific, long before Europeans set sail.
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No "Ecocide" Here
The Rapanui were resourceful, not reckless. They managed their island’s resources for centuries.
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Bringing History Home
The push is on to bring ancient Rapanui remains back to their homeland—where they belong.
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