When will the book presentation take place?

The book presentation will take place on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 7 to 9 PM.

Where will the event be held?

The event will be held at the Schlösschen Alzenau-Michelbach in Alzenau.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 12 Euros. A reduced rate of 5 Euros is mentioned.

Who presents the book?

Kai Michel presents the non-fiction book The Truth About Eva, co-authored with Carel van Schaik.

Is there an opportunity to ask questions?

Kai Michel will be available for questions after his lecture.

Can the book be purchased on site?

The bookstore Lesekatze will be present with a book table on site.

Kai Michel reads Eva in Alzenau 2026

Name: Book presentation "The Truth About Eva" – The Invention of Inequality Between Men and Women
Start: 2026-10-09T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Schlösschen Alzenau-Michelbach

How did the inequality between women and men arise?

On October 9, 2026, Kai Michel will introduce the central question of the non-fiction book The Truth About Eva at the Schlösschen Alzenau-Michelbach. Together with evolutionary biologist and anthropologist Carel van Schaik, Michel explores how cultural developments, social order systems, and historical interpretations have shaped the inequality between women and men.

A reading between evolutionary biology and cultural history

The work, published in 2020 by Rowohlt, connects insights from archaeology, religious studies, ethnology, evolutionary biology, and genetics. The focus is on the thesis that social hierarchies have not only arisen from the biological nature of humans but have been solidified through cultural processes. This opens up a multifaceted view on gender roles, power, and social change.

Kai Michel as a knowledgeable intermediary

Kai Michel works as a historian, literary scholar, and science author. Together with Carel van Schaik, he has published several interdisciplinary books, including The Diary of Humanity, Being Human, and The Evolution of Violence. His strength lies in connecting scientific research with clear, narrative language that makes complex narratives accessible without losing their academic depth.

A non-fiction book with current social relevance

The Truth About Eva touches on an important cultural discourse: How do notions of superiority, subordination, and social responsibility arise? The authors address historical traditions as well as modern research and question which interpretations continue to influence our coexistence to this day. The work has been awarded by Bild der Wissenschaft as the Knowledge Book of the Year 2020/21.

Lecture, exchange, and book table

After his lecture, Kai Michel will be available for questions. The bookstore Lesekatze will accompany the evening with a book table on site. This connects literary experience, scientific classification, and personal author encounters in an intimate reading atmosphere.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an enlightening evening about the emergence of social inequality, the power of cultural narratives, and the question of what history can teach us for the present. Those who want to bring gender history, evolutionary research, and demanding non-fiction literature into conversation will experience an engaging book presentation with Kai Michel at the Schlösschen Alzenau-Michelbach.