Dr Anjana Khatwa: The Whispers of Rock – Stories from The Earth

Ropetackle Arts Centre

Anjana Khatwa invites audiences on a vivid journey into the deep past in this captivating talk inspired by her book The Whispers of Rock: Stories from the Earth . Blending science, storytelling, and cultural insight, she reveals how landscapes hold memories of ancient worlds and the people who shaped them. With her trademark warmth and clarity, Khatwa uncovers the hidden narratives written in stone — from dramatic geological events to the quiet, powerful forces that continue to shape our lives today. This talk offers an inspiring reminder that the ground beneath our feet is alive with stories waiting to be heard. Dr Anjana Khatwa is an Earth Scientist specialising in bringing stories about the origins and formation of natural landscapes to life for a wide range of audiences. Anjana has appeared as a regular expert contributor on many natural history programmes such as BBC Two’s Fossil Detectives, The History Channel’s How the Earth was made, ITV1’s Treasures of Britain and PBS’s Treasures of the Earth.