The 2,000-year history of Italy's favorite dish
Story Date: 2/12/2021

 

Source: Julia Buckley, CNN, 2/9/21

What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? For some, it'll be the Renaissance art on display in every corner of the country. For others, it'll be ancient Rome -- the magnificent Colosseum, maybe. But for many, it'll be another big, round and eminently photogenic Italian icon: a wheel of pizza. Colorful, comforting and infinitely tasty, it's little wonder that pizza is one of the world's most beloved dishes. It's a food that has transcended its Italian origins to find new takes -- from pineapple-topped pizzas to deep dish Chicago-style pies.

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