The stone monoliths have stumped us for centuries. Not anymore.

Scientists thought they found them all.

Rapa Nui, 2,200 miles west of the mainland, is as rugged as it is remote — and an exploration offers blustery hikes, volcanic ...

Researchers found that a severe drought began around 1550, leading to a significant drop in rainfall on Easter Island.

The Polynesian inhabitants of Easter Island were first encountered by European explorers in the 18th century. Disease and emigration soon depopulated the community.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 1,289 miles from the nearest human settlement, Easter Island—or Rapa Nui, as its own people call it—is arguably the ...

For decades, the global image of Rapa Nui — Easter Island — has been reduced to giant stone heads rising from the earth, as if the moai were incomplete sculptures missing their bodies. But this ...

Ever wondered what secrets giant stone heads might be hiding? Welcome to Easter Island, home to the mysterious Moai. These massive statues have been staring out at the sea for centuries… silently, ...