This event is in the past.It took place on March 18, 2026 at Shapiro Library.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkThe anchovy has secretly shaped everything from French haute cuisine to British condiments. Archaeologist and author Christopher Beckman dives into how this polarizing little fish became a marker of taste, class, and social status across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Food history lecture
Ann Arbor local
Culinary storytelling
Academic but accessible
Tips
đșauthor is a Near Eastern archaeologist, not a chef
đexpect a talk with Q&A, not a cooking demo
How the Humble Anchovy Flavored Western Cuisine
Burns Park
Literature TalkLiterature TalkThe anchovy has secretly shaped everything from French haute cuisine to British condiments. Archaeologist and author Christopher Beckman dives into how this polarizing little fish became a marker of taste, class, and social status across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Food history lecture
Ann Arbor local
Culinary storytelling
Academic but accessible
Tips
đșauthor is a Near Eastern archaeologist, not a chef
đexpect a talk with Q&A, not a cooking demo
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