Pizza has evolved from a simple flatbread into one of the most widely enjoyed foods on the planet. This episode explores the history of pizza, its origins in Italy, the development of regional styles, and how a humble combination of dough, sauce, and toppings became a global phenomenon. Along the way, you’ll hear about wood-fired ovens, Neapolitan traditions, cheese production, famous pizza variations, and the surprisingly passionate debates surrounding what does and does not belong on a pizza. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Pizza, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices