A History of Pizza

12/14/2019

This article from History Today explores the history of pizza, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It discusses the origins of pizza in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where flatbreads topped with various ingredients were consumed. The article then delves into the evolution of pizza in Naples, Italy, during the 18th and 19th centuries, where it gained popularity among the working class. It also explores the cultural exchange that occurred when Italian immigrants brought pizza to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The article concludes by examining the global popularity of pizza today and the various regional variations that have emerged. Overall, it provides a fascinating look into the historical origins and development of one of the world's most beloved foods.

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