Who invented pizza?

Friar Tuck

OSLO, Sept 1 1998: Not only did they probably discover America, the Vikings may also have invented the precursor of the modern pizza more than 1,000 years ago, according to findings published by a Norwegian archaeologist. Flat, round crusts with an array of tasty toppings and toasted on stone platters in large pizza-style ovens were being consumed by hungry Vikings as early as the 9th century AD, researcher Astri Riddervold said in Oslo's Vaart Land. http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980902/24550034.html May 16 03, 12:04 PM

Senior Moments

The French have also claimed responsibility for inventing the pizza (it was called pissaladiere). But none of these mentioned would be recognisable as a pizza. On June 19, 1889, a pizza maker known as Raffaele Esposito invented the pizza as it is known today, by adding cheese an basil to the standard dough and tomatoes and named it Pizza Margherita in honor of Queen Margharita of Savoy. May 16 03, 12:10 PM

REBELWOLFIE

Pizza, like so many other foods, did not originate in the country for which it is now famous. Unless you have researched the subject, you, like so many people, probably always thought Pizza was strictly an Italian creation. The foundations for Pizza were originally laid by the early Greeks who first baked large, round and flat breads which they topped with various items such as olive oils, spices, potatoes and other things. Tomatoes were not discovered at that time or, very likely, they would have used them as we do today. http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/FOOD_IS_ART/pizzahistory.html [Added reference - McG] Sep 12 06, 10:15 AM