An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

484. The Food that Changed the World

August 14, 2024

Description

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...
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Books Referenced

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Author: Carlo Collodi

Context:

Mentioned at the beginning of the episode when quoting Collodi's 1886 description of pizza. Tom identifies him as 'the author of The Adventures of Pinocchio.'

Delizia: The Epic History of Italians and Their Food

Author: John Dickey

Context:

Introduced when the guest John Dickey joins the podcast - described as 'the author of Delizia, The Epic History of Italians and Their Food.' Referenced multiple times throughout as the basis for the discussion.

Libro per Cuoco

Author: Anonymous (Medieval Italian)

Context:

Mentioned as a Venetian cookbook from the mid-1300s when discussing medieval Italian cookbooks that described different city cuisines.

The Three Musketeers

Author: Alexandre Dumas

Context:

Mentioned to identify Alexandre Dumas as 'The Three Musketeers, author' when discussing his observations about pizza in 19th century Naples.