China, Italy, and How Noodles Took Over the World
OTR Food & History
Did the Chinese really inspire Italy’s beloved pasta? Did the two cultures connect through the Silk Road or Marco Polo? Or is it possible that noodles don’t actually belong to either of those countries- but instead a much older and far more fascinating history? Today we follow the evidence to trace the spread of noodles from the earliest archeological finds to 20th century Instant Ramen, and along the way, sample the great specialties of 4000 years of global history.
