Discover the foods archeologists have found buried in Egyptian tombs, the petrified banana so appealing it grew into a banana museum, a 350-year-old fruitcake handed down through generations, 2000-year-old bog butter, and a pickle that has been in a jar since the 1860s. Author Harriet Baskas explores how and why these ancient foods were forgotten, intentionally tucked away, or preserved due to unusual or peculiar circumstances.  

Harriet Baskas is the author of nine books, including 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss and Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can't or Won't Show You. She writes about airports, museums, travel, and a variety of other topics for outlets such as NBC News, Tripadvisor, KAYAK, The Points Guy, and her own site, StuckatTheAirport.com.  

Enjoy 15% off your hotel stay on History Pub nights! Show your ticket at check-in.

These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp