Easter Island

An annular solar eclipse will create a ‘ring of fire’ over one of the most remote places on Earth: Easter Island

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When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Photo: Piriya Photography/Getty Images After the excitement of the Great North American Solar Eclipse last April, many have been wondering when the next solar eclipse will occur. The answer to that question is Tuesday, October 2, when an … Read more

Popular theory claiming Easter Island’s population collapsed due to ‘ecocide’ is debunked

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New archaeological research has disproved one of the world’s most famous historical narratives: the environmental cautionary tale that claimed the ancient civilization of Easter Island collapsed in the Pacific Ocean because the islanders destroyed its ecosystem. The research instead reveals how that civilization thrived through tenacity and innovation, until it was ultimately destroyed not by … Read more