Few places in the world have been as influenced by archaeology as Rapa Nui (Easter Island). So much so that just as the tree does not allow us to see the forest, the moai does not allow us to see the ...

New research into Rapa Nui’s past reveals a society that adapted to environmental stress rather than collapsing under it. Genetic, archaeological, and climate evidence challenge long-held beliefs ...

A decades-long stretch of extremely low precipitation in the 1500s may have spurred cultural changes among the Rapa Nui people that reduced time spent building statues, but not all archaeologists ...

Meanwhile, each transition is smooth and filled with vibrant energy. Participants swap their rafts for running shoes and later for swim floats, while anticipation grows and crowds cheer along Rapa Nui ...

The Tapati Rapa Nui Festival, one of the most significant cultural events in Polynesia, will take place from February 1 to February 14, 2025, on Easter Island (Rapa Nui). This annual celebration is a ...

Rapa Nui is part of Chile, although the island is 3,500 kilometres west of the mainland. Tapia is from Santiago, making him one of the few Chileans to join the roughly 100,000 people who visit ...

Rapa Nui's first inhabitants are thought to have arrived around 400 C.E., or, as more recent studies suggest, between 700 and 800 C.E. As resources dwindled, ...

On Rapa Nui, the islanders’ choices led to the irrational use of resources—and ultimately to ecocide. Almost immediately after Collapse’s publication, people challenged it. One example was ...

Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is a place of mystery, beauty and rich cultural heritage. This four-day itinerary will guide you through the island's most captivating sights and experiences, ...

The volcanic island of Rapa Nui has long been shrouded in mystery. European sailors first arrived on its shores on Easter Sunday in 1722, giving it its colloquial name: Easter Island. It covers ...