The Polynesian inhabitants of Easter Island were first encountered by European explorers in the 18th century. Disease and emigration soon depopulated the community.
An antibiotic discovered on Easter Island in 1964 sparked a billion-dollar pharmaceutical success story. But the history told about this “miracle drug” has completely left out the people and politics ...
In a surprising turn of events, a new moai statue has been discovered on Easter Island in 2025, challenging previous archaeological assumptions and potentially reshaping our understanding of the ...