Rapa Nui History: Easter Island’s Culture and Moai
Discover Rapa Nui history: how Polynesian voyagers settled Easter Island, why they carved the moai, and the living culture of the island today.
Discover Rapa Nui history: how Polynesian voyagers settled Easter Island, why they carved the moai, and the living culture of the island today.

What do the moai statues of Easter Island mean? Discover how the Rapa Nui carved, moved and raised these giant ancestor figures, and why they still matter.
Explore the Hamsa hand meaning: its ancient roots, the Hand of Fatima and Hand of Miriam, its link to the evil eye, and why it is worn fingers up or down.
What does the ichthus symbol mean? Explore the Greek acrostic behind the Christian fish, its early history and handcrafted lapis ichthus jewelry.