The story of a woman who transformed the royal court of France and taught the French nobility how to use forks and table manners.
Join us October 23 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library for a lecture that uncovers how Anna of Kyiv brought elegance, diplomacy—and forks—to medieval France.
📍 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Auditorium Room #306
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