Katherine and Scoresby visit the ancient quarry at Rano Raraku, an experience she finds deeply moving. Katherine meets with resistance when she interviews several island elders about the past. Featuring Christine McBurney, Brian Pedaci, Robert

Bonus

Music from The Mystery of Easter Island

Jun 16th, 2020 11m 39s

This week, we take a break from our episode release schedule to feature the beautiful music written for the show by composer and theater artist Obediya Jones-Darrell. Enjoy! Music is copyright 2020 by Obediya Jones-Darrell and cannot be reused

Easterly

Jun 7th, 2020 22m 43s

After months at sea, the crew arrives on Easter Island, where they receive a chilly reception from the British businessman who runs the island as a sheep ranch. Katherine meets her interpreter, the handsome Juan Tepano. Featuring: Christine McB

The Avenida Palace

May 31st, 2020 17m 21s

While their ship is repaired in Buenos Aires, Katherine and Scoresby tussle over conflicting visions for the expedition. Katherine receives an unsettling palm reading. Featuring: Christine McBurney, Brian Pedaci, Santino Vincent, Felicita Sanch

The Other Half of the Sky

May 24th, 2020 15m 10s

At sea, the Routledges and their crew must contend with wild storms, damage to their ship, and rising interpersonal tensions. Katherine fights for respect from her all-male crew. Featuring: Christine McBurney, Brian Pedaci, Tom Horton, Josh Bro

Building Mana

May 24th, 2020 22m 30s

Katherine and Scoresby must build their own ship to reach Easter Island. Scoresby grapples with anxiety about safety in the wake of the Titanic’s demise, and the couple struggle to hire qualified crew. Featuring Christine McBurney, Brian Pedaci

Pilot

May 24th, 2020 27m 46s

Katherine has initial reservations when the British Museum commissions her and her husband, William “Scoresby” Routledge, to visit and survey distant Easter Island. An intimate friend cannot remedy a sexless marriage. Featuring Christine McBurn

Trailer

Welcome to the Mystery of Easter Island

May 24th, 2020 1m 25s

My name is Katherine Routledge. In 1914, I sailed from England to Easter Island, in the distant South Pacific. This is the story of a journey, and it is the story of a place. This is The Mystery of Easter Island.

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