“Living here, I have always felt the close presence of the past…. From my window I can see the layers of history, the stories left in stone.”
Stories Left in Stone explores the lives, histories, and artistic legacies of Cáceres and Extremadura. Author Troy Nahumko has lived in the old town of Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for over a decade. His journey starts at the Cave of Maltravieso, where prehistoric art stirs a profound curiosity about the city’s rich tapestry of past and present.
Amid the dazzle of cobbled medieval streets, 12th century Moorish walls, fortified palaces, and 60,000-year-old handprints, Nahumko asks how locals characterize their city and leave their own marks. Through personal narrative and interviews with locals, expats, and experts, he shares sociological, archaeological, and historical insights. Nahumko’s storytelling paints a vivid and empathetic portrait of the people and heritage of this lesser-known province of Spain, as he surveys its history, cuisine, and stunning natural beauty.
Troy Nahumko (1973, Edmonton): Troy left Canada at an early age. First as a traveling musician around the USA and Europe, then as a writer and teacher in countries as diverse as Yemen, Azerbaijan, Libya and Laos. He has published travel pieces in newspapers and magazines around the world and was awarded the Mercedes Calles y Carlos Ballesteros prize. Recent work includes a bi-weekly opinion column in HOY, and the Mid-Spain section of the Lonely Planet guide.
The event is of interview format, drinks and snacks will be served and there will be a book signing. Whilst it is free, places are limited and we do request you buy a 3€ voucher, redeemable at the event.
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