Lesson details
Pizza might seem simple - just water, flour, salt, and yeast - but its story is anything but ordinary. Discover how pizza started in Naples in the 18th century, fed a bustling city, and eventually became a cultural ambassador for Italy across the globe.
In this online lesson, Luigi Di Domenico will guide you through the fascinating journey of how pizza evolved from a humble Neapolitan street food to a global culinary icon.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Discovering pizza's history
- The historical origins of pizza
- How pizza became a symbol of Italy
- Why pizza is considered a global food today