Peter Frankopan

Peter Frankopan, Oxford professor of global history and author of The Earth Transformed, explores deep climate history. He traces mass extinctions, the Moon's role in tides and life, and how sea-level changes like the Doggerland collapse helped isolate Britain. He links past climate shifts to social upheaval and considers modern warming, political denial, and possible futures.

Anjana Katwa, an earth scientist and author, shares how rocks whisper tales from deep time, while Rosemary Hill delves into the cultural significance of Stonehenge's stones. Peter Frankopan explores how geology influences history and geopolitics, shedding light on resource-driven conflicts. Philosopher Graham Harman discusses stones' roles in object-oriented ontology, suggesting they have agency. Poet Sarah Jackson reflects on the poetic connection to rocks, emphasizing the need for broader geological language to address environmental justice and the hidden stories in our landscape.