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).

Margherita Pizza and The Godfather

Tracing The Path is a 20th Century history podcast dedicated to exploring the connections between the defining stories of the twentieth century. Each episode follows surprising connections across time—linking world wars, political movements, cultural revolutions, iconic companies, unforgettable products and groundbreaking inventions. We uncover the forgotten figures behind history’s turning points, reveal how technology and popular culture reshaped society, and highlight the stories that textbooks overlook. Whether you’re passionate about modern history, fascinated by world events, or looking for a history podcast that brings the 20th century alive through storytelling, Tracing The Path is your guide to understanding the past that shaped our present. I'm Dan R Morris. I grew up with the greatest storytellers of the 20th century like Paul Harvey, Charles Kuralt, Charles Osgood and Garrison Keillor. And I absolutely loved the amazing stories they told about the people, places, companies, products and events of the 20th Century.  Tracing the Path uncovers the hidden connections you would never know about the most iconic pop culture happenings of the 1900s. What you thought you knew, prepare to be amazed.  And check out TracingThePath.com for the associated transcript, trivia/discussion questions, and glossary of key terms for every episode. We're proud to be the most listened to "Audio Hour" at assisted living and nursing homes around the world.

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Tracing The Path is a 20th Century history podcast dedicated to exploring the connections between the defining stories of the twentieth century. Each episode follows surprising connections across time—linking world wars, political movements, cultural revolutions, iconic companies, unforgettable products and groundbreaking inventions. We uncover the forgotten figures behind history’s turning points, reveal how technology and popular culture reshaped society, and highlight the stories that textbooks overlook. Whether you’re passionate about modern history, fascinated by world events, or looking for a history podcast that brings the 20th century alive through storytelling, Tracing The Path is your guide to understanding the past that shaped our present. I'm Dan R Morris. I grew up with the greatest storytellers of the 20th century like Paul Harvey, Charles Kuralt, Charles Osgood and Garrison Keillor. And I absolutely loved the amazing stories they told about the people, places, companies, products and events of the 20th Century. Tracing the Path uncovers the hidden connections you would never know about the most iconic pop culture happenings of the 1900s. What you thought you knew, prepare to be amazed. And check out TracingThePath.com for the associated transcript, trivia/discussion questions, and glossary of key terms for every episode. We're proud to be the most listened to "Audio Hour" at assisted living and nursing homes around the world.

Tracing The Path is a 20th Century history podcast dedicated to exploring the connections between the defining stories of the twentieth century. Each episode follows surprising connections across time—linking world wars, political movements, cultural revolutions, iconic companies, unforgettable products and groundbreaking inventions. We uncover the forgotten figures behind history’s turning points, reveal how technology and popular culture reshaped society, and highlight the stories that textbooks overlook. Whether you’re passionate about modern history, fascinated by world events, or looking for a history podcast that brings the 20th century alive through storytelling, Tracing The Path is your guide to understanding the past that shaped our present. I'm Dan R Morris. I grew up with the greatest storytellers of the 20th century like Paul Harvey, Charles Kuralt, Charles Osgood and Garrison Keillor. And I absolutely loved the amazing stories they told about the people, places, companies, products and events of the 20th Century.&nbsp; Tracing the Path uncovers the hidden connections you would never know about the most iconic pop culture happenings of the 1900s. What you thought you knew, prepare to be amazed.&nbsp; And check out TracingThePath.com for the associated transcript, trivia/discussion questions, and glossary of key terms for every episode. We're proud to be the most listened to "Audio Hour" at assisted living and nursing homes around the world.&nbsp;

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