One of the first instances of their existance was in a work by the Roman poet Virgil, although evidence may suggest earlier recordings by a Roman Statesman. A 19th century writer known for his unique 'character inspired' posthumous recognition also wrote about their modern geographical origin. What are they, how do they relate to royalty, and what are the guide-lines and 'laws' their native country enforces about the reproduction of them?

lanfranco

I think this is pizza, particularly Neopolitan pizzas. Virgil mentioned it in the Aeneid (though Cato the Elder also seems to have done so. Dumas pere wrote about the Neopolitan pizza in the 19th century. The modern Neopolitan version is attributed to Raffaelle Esposito, who invented Pizza Margherita in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy. I'll have to post two sites for this. Here's one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_pizza Oct 28 06, 1:45 PM

lanfranco

And here's another, which discusses the various laws that the Italians have introduced to protect the character of traditional pizzas, such as margherita and marinara. Scroll down to "Italian and European Law": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza Oct 28 06, 1:48 PM

peasypod

Well done Frankie, and I knew I was a little vague in this one, and it would certainly take some research to get to the base of it. An extra special Golden Calzone with extra anchovies for you. Oct 28 06, 4:54 PM

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