The history of pizza is more than its Naples Origin. You'll be amazed how Mario Puzo, Queen Margherita, Pinocchio, Yogi Berra, Al Capone, The Supreme Court and Sophia Loren all play a part. Today we look at the interconnected history of the world's greatest food (and maybe the Mob).

The history of pizza is more than its Naples Origin. You'll be amazed how Mario Puzo, Queen Margherita, Pinocchio, Yogi Berra, Al Capone, The Supreme Court and Sophia Loren all play a part. Today we look at the interconnected history of the world's greatest food (and maybe the Mob).

The history of pizza is more than its Naples Origin. You'll be amazed how Mario Puzo, Queen Margherita, Pinocchio, Yogi Berra, Al Capone, The Supreme Court and Sophia Loren all play a part. Today we look at the interconnected history of the world's greatest food (and maybe the Mob).&nbsp;

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Let us tell you the story of the 20th Century, by tracing each event back to the original decisions that shaped it. You'll quickly find out that everybody and everything is connected. If you thought you understood the 20th Century, you're in for a treat. Tracing the Path is inspired by storytellers like Paul Harvey, Charles Kuralt, and Andy Rooney.

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Let us tell you the story of the 20th Century, by tracing each event back to the original decisions that shaped it. You'll quickly find out that everybody and everything is connected. If you thought you understood the 20th Century, you're in for a treat. Tracing the Path is inspired by storytellers like Paul Harvey, Charles Kuralt, and Andy Rooney.

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