Europe's Drought Crisis Unveils Hidden Histories, but Raises Alarming Questions about Climate Change The Danube River, one of Europe's longest and most vital waterways, has been severely impacted by an unprecedented drought.
The extreme heatwaves and droughts that have gripped Western Europe this summer have pushed several major rivers to record low water levels, revealing historical treasures that have lain hidden for decades.
Among the exposed relics are World War II artifacts, which are surfacing as a result of the desiccation.