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Recreating a 2000 year old pizza from Pompeii

A few weeks ago, an extraordinary fresco was unearthed by archeologists in Pompeii which showcases what many think might be a precursor to the modern pizza. A food history enthusiast decided to recreate the ancient dish. Rachel Roddy, food writer and author based in Rome spoke to Sean about how she recreated the ancient recipe.

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14.04 4 Jul 2023


Recreating a 2000 year old pizza from Pompeii


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A few weeks ago, an extraordinary fresco was unearthed by archeologists in Pompeii which showcases what many think might be a precursor to the modern pizza.

A food history enthusiast decided to recreate the ancient dish. Rachel Roddy, food writer and author based in Rome spoke to Sean about how she recreated the ancient recipe.


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