Easter Island in the southern Pacific is one of the most geographically isolated places on Earth, but socially and culturally its influence may have been overlooked, new research suggests.

An astrophotographer who visited Easter Island for the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024, shared a stunning view of the "ring of fire." ...

The island's official Spanish name, Isla de Pascua, is Spanish for "Easter Island." It is 2,200 miles (3,600 km) west of continental Chile and 1,290 miles (2,075 km) east of the Pitcairn Islands.

Alabama Life & Culture Kelly Kazek’s Odd Travels: Replicas of Easter Island Moai monuments only short drive away Updated: Jul. 10, 2024, 3:02 p.m. | Published: Jul. 10, 2024, 11:49 a.m.