Stories Trapped in Ice

Have you ever wondered what a volcanic eruption, snow from the very first Christmas, and the French Revolution all have in common? However abstract this idea may seem at first, the remnants of these events are still with us today, frozen in time, preserved in ice. For more than half a century, deep ice cores drilled from the polar regions have transformed understanding of Earth’s climate system. The history of the planet’s climate, and the history of humanity itself, is written into these frozen archives.

Lukasz reveals how the art of storytelling enhances scientific understanding far beyond what raw data can achieve. Drawing inspiration from his recent feature in the December issue of National Geographic magazine, he explores how narrative can turn complex climate science into vivid, memorable journeys that connect eruption ash layers, ancient snowfall, trapped air bubbles, and isotope records to pivotal moments in human history. This is science made tangible, where image, evidence, and emotion work together to deepen awareness and spark curiosity.

What you will take away:
• How ice cores record climate and human events: ash layers, trapped gases, and isotopes
• Clear frameworks for turning complex science into compelling visual stories
• A renewed perspective on the past and future of our climate informed by evidence

Who this is for:
• Photographers and filmmakers who want to communicate science with impact
• Educators, students, and science communicators seeking engaging real world examples
• Anyone curious about climate history, exploration, and powerful storytelling