New Research Challenges Story of Collapse on Easter Island

Yale e360
Jun 21, 2024, 2:00 pm199 pts
A new study casts doubt on the narrative often told about Easter Island, of an ancient society that plundered its forests to the point of collapse. Researchers have found fresh evidence for another, more hopeful story — that the islanders learned to live within the bounds set by nature. Read more on E360 →

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