Scattered across one of the most isolated islands on Earth stand hundreds of gigantic stone statues known as the Moai — some ...

The famed stone monoliths that tower over the island of Rapa Nui—colloquially known as Easter Island—have puzzled scientists for centuries. But archaeologists and soil scientists studying the ancient ...

This clip captures the scenery and atmosphere of Easter Island, focusing on its landscape and historic stone statues. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Today, humans inhabit—or have, at the very least, explored—pretty much every corner of the planet. But that ...

In his “Island at the Edge of the World,” the British archaeologist Mike Pitts delves into the misconceptions and legends surrounding a complex ancient culture. By Joshua Hammer Joshua Hammer is the ...