Easter Island's famous moai statues are crumbling into the sea, forcing locals to face urgent decisions about how best to protect their heritage.

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A new study reveals Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, was less isolated than believed, showing inter-island connections and shared ritual practices across Polynesia.

Groundbreaking research undertaken by Uppsala University and published in the journal Antiquity (via Ancient Origins) has rewritten previously held beliefs about the remote society of Rapa Nui, also ...

Sea Island Shrimp House removed the iconic statue of its mascot, “Jolly Jack,” from its original location Tuesday for restoration.

Jolly Jack, the iconic statue at the original Sea Island Shrimp House behind North Star Mall, is undergoing restoration for the restaurant's 60th anniversary.