The role extends beyond mere beauty, emphasizing the winner's ability to embody the strength, bravery and cultural connection characteristic of Rapa Nui women. The chosen queen serves as a cultural ...

Hoa Hakananai'a was removed from Rapa Nui in the 19th Century Prominent among the eclectic hoard of treasures in London's British Museum is the imposing figure of Hoa Hakananai'a, a four-tonne ...

Recent genetic research has challenged long-standing theories about the collapse of the Rapa Nui civilization on Easter Island, refuting the "ecocide" narrative and confirming pre-European contact ...