A History of Pizza Live at C2E2

Tracy shares the topics she considered for the recording in the Bahamas but decided against. Holly talks about her admiration for Thomas Huxley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Huxley is an example of having a good attitude about publicly acknowledging errors and learning from them. He earned the nickname “Darwin’s bulldog” for his very vocal support of Darwin’s work, and he wanted to promote science and education, particularly to people that didn’t nor ...  Show more

From its humble beginnings as flatbread in ancient civilizations to its rise as a global comfort food, pizza has a long and flavorful story. Travel through time to the ovens of Naples, royal courts, and bustling New York streets as we explore how this simple dish became a worldwi ...  Show more

The unexpected evolution of Italian food can serve as a tantalising doorway into some of the greatest moments of Italian history: from medieval monarchs, murdered popes, and the Renaissance, to secret societies, and Mussolini’s fascist propaganda. Yet the history of Italian food ...  Show more

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at a food people eat all around the world: pizza! They look at the history and culture of this world food. What is your favorite topping? https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/pizza-the-worlds-food/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spo ...  Show more

For many Americans, Chuck E. Cheese is an immediate hit of pure nostalgia -- the pizza! The birthdays! The games! And, of course, the characters. In this week's special two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive deep into the strange history of Chuck E. Cheese, from its founding da ...  Show more