And if archaeology hadn't emerged in the 18th century, many of these civilizations would have become permanently lost to time ...

that the original inhabitants must have come from a sea-faring culture, adept at building long-voyaging vessels and navigating the open seas. Linguists estimate Easter Island's first inhabitants ...

There is no place in the world like Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui ... To get a true sense of Rapa Nui and its culture and traditions, visit during February and experience the annual ...

Island’s moai statues, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture in this ultimate guide to a Pacific paradise.

A decades-long stretch of extremely low precipitation in the 1500s may have spurred cultural changes among the Rapa Nui ...

“This is something produced from my culture. It’s Rapanui.” He shakes his head. “How did they do it?” Easter Island covers just 63 square miles. It lies 2,150 miles west of South America ...