Delve into archaeology on Easter Island from home

Learn online about the history of the Rapa Nui people [Road Scholar]( [Road Scholar] Adventures Online: Adventures Online: Easter Island & the Mystery of Rapa Nui [Learn More]( Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is known for the impressive moai — carvings of human figures — that line its landscape. Join archaeologist and social anthropologist Claudio Cristino-Ferrando for this online, multi-day adventure to learn more about the history of the moai, as well as the history of the Rapa Nui people. Online field trips will bring you to the famous moai statues at Rano Raraku, Tongarik, Tepito Kura and Moai Quarry, where you can learn more about Rapa Nui society and culture, all from the comfort of home. [See more] [Road Scholar]( Your Online Instructor Claudio Cristino Ferrando Claudio Cristino-Ferrando is an archaeologist and social anthropologist on the faculty of the University of Chile’s Department of Anthropology. He is the director of its Easter Island and Oceania Studies Centre. Since 1976, Claudio’s research has focused on the archaeology of the Pacific and important restoration projects including the famous ceremonial village of Orongo in Rapa Nui. He has previously served as Field Director of the Ahu Tongariki project, the largest ceremonial site in the East Pacific, and as Director of Easter Island’s Anthropological Museum. Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program. [Road Scholar]( [Located in: ]Online Program [Adventures Online: Easter Island & the Mystery of Rapa Nui]( [Learn More]( [quote] “After this adventure, I feel that I have fully been introduced to Easter Island. Excellent lectures and video field trips made me feel as if I have actually experienced a trip to Easter Island. Highly recommended!” — Robert from St. Helena Island, S.C. | Road Scholar Class of '19 [Road Scholar]( [Discover More About Road Scholar At Home]( [Learn Online]( [Located in: ] Find answers to your program questions online! [Learn More →]( [Located in: ] Enroll in Your Next Learning Adventure With Peace of Mind [Learn More →]( [Road Scholar]( Join Our Floating Campus in 2025! [Set Sail!]( [Road Scholar]( See Our Tips for Tax-Wise Giving [Let's Go]( [Guidestar]( [BBB Wise Giving Alliance]( Road Scholar programs are made possible by tax-deductible support from our participants and other friends. [View online]( © 2024 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Your Preferences]( • [Privacy Policy]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( 1-800-454-5768 PO Box 56033, Boston, MA 02205-6033