Easter Island, aka Rapa Nui, may be a part of Chile, however, its stone statues, history, and culture have made it one of the most unique places in the world.

Aug 24, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

Rapa Nui, or Easter Island to most people, remains one of the most mysterious islands in the South Pacific because of the huge monolithic heads scattered about.

Sep 27, 2006 - Gail Bellenger

Here is a theory about why the giant statues were constructed.

Nov 14, 2006 - Jodee Redmond

The story behind the bloody annual 'birdman' competition between ancient tribes on Easter Island is linked to the powerful Make-Make cult of fertility.

Jan 30, 2008 - Monica Guy

Easter Island is a place of mystery. In the early 20th Century, Katherine Routledge and others traveled there to find out the island's secrets.

Sep 13, 2010 - Maureen Zieber

There are ongoing initiatives to conserve and restore the stone head sculptures of Easter Island, but tensions between islanders and Chile threaten efforts to do more.

Jan 4, 2010 - E.E. Mazier

The history of Easter Island before the Europeans first visited there is much like the land itself: remote, difficult, and mysterious.

Jan 5, 2010 - E.E. Mazier

Explore the treasures of the British Museum with popular manga character Professor Munakata.

Nov 9, 2009 - Lito Apostolakou

Over the years, Easter Island has experienced neglect, exploitation, and growth under the governance of Chile.

Jan 5, 2010 - E.E. Mazier

The concept of sustainable development is explained using the example of Easter Island and the present day deforestation of the Amazon.

Nov 15, 2010 - Tara Schalk

The town of Emmetsburg, IA, named after the bookish patriot, decided that the statue should be displayed on their town square, but where had it gone?

Jan 8, 2011 - Helen Walsh Folsom

Historical mysteries bring history alive in the social studies classroom. Learning about the unknown in our past helps make learning fun and engaging.

Jul 7, 2007 - Miranda Zinnel

Ancient festive traditions are still alive in Sorrento, one of the most popular holiday resorts in Italy

Feb 16, 2011 - Linda Garmstone

Americans associate Easter with Christianity, Easter Bunny, and egg hunts. But it has roots in ancient religious spring rituals, celebrating rebirth and fertility.

Mar 28, 2010 - Anya Tikka

The closest Bahamian island to the U.S. mainland, it offers visitors white-sand beaches, mysterious attractions, and the best fishing in the Caribbean Sea.

Jun 23, 2011 - James Nalley

The Islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Fuerteventura, La Gomera and El Hierro may belong to the same archipelago, but each one is very different.

Jan 15, 2010 - Jack Montgomery

Parents wanting to fill children's Easter gift baskets with religious goods can choose presents such as prayer items, room decor, Catholic jewelry, and Christian toys.

Feb 26, 2009 - Renee Carver

Enid Blyton topped the bestseller list because of seven elements common to all her mystery and adventure books. This article explores this formula.

Jan 5, 2010 - Helen Brain

There have been reports of UFO sightings dating from 1886 to the most recent twin spotting incidents in China in 2010.

Sep 4, 2010 - Imad Rahim

Julian, Dick, Anne, their tomboy cousin George and her faithful dog Timmy have to make new plans for the Easter holidays when George's father takes over Kirrin Island.

Sep 20, 2009 - Tristania Currie