Easter Island

Wild Horse Nine, directed by Martin McDonagh and filmed in Rapa Nui a year ago, has unveiled its first images and plot details. Starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents, the film is set in the 1970s before the 1973 coup. It features Chilean actresses Mariana Di Girolamo and Paola Giannini.

February 10, 2026 Reported by AI

New research indicates that a severe drought lasting over a century began reshaping life on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, around 1550. Scientists used sediment cores to reconstruct rainfall patterns, revealing a sharp decline that influenced social and ritual practices. The findings challenge traditional narratives of societal collapse, highlighting adaptation instead.