How pizza took over the world

Forever Ago by Lemonada Media

Sep 2, 202629:04Kids & family

Pizza is a food loved around the world. It started as a local dish served by street vendors in Naples, Italy. Not everyone loved it right away. But over time, pizza changed, and the world fell in love. Join Joy and co-ho...

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