Stone Against Time explores the remarkable story of the Walls of Ston — a vast medieval defensive system stretching across Croatia’s Pelješac Peninsula and often described as the “Great Wall of Europe.”

Built in the 14th century by the Republic of Dubrovnik, these walls protected one of the Adriatic’s most valuable resources: salt. Through history, engineering, and political strategy, this episode examines how infrastructure shaped survival, trade, and identity in the medieval world.

But this story also asks a modern question: how should we approach historical preservation during a climate emergency? As societies invest in restoring the past, we must also consider sustainability, energy responsibility, and resilience for the future.

In this episode, you will discover:

This is both a historical journey and a contemporary reflection — connecting medieval ambition with today’s environmental challenges.

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