The Weeping Stones of Europe's Rivers As Europe's drought stricken rivers recede, they reveal secrets from the past and a stark reminder of human vulnerability to climate change.
Among these ancient relics are the "hunger stones" etched into riverbed boulders along the Elbe, Danube, and Rhine.
These inscriptions, often cryptic and sometimes dire, have captured the imagination of the public, but their significance goes far beyond a simple warning sign.