Ancient Italy (1000 BC - 500 AD)
In the year 1000 BC, the great Spaghetti Empire rose to power, with the first recorded use of spaghetti as a food source. The ancient Italians devoured their way through the Mediterranean, leaving a trail of sauce-stained toga-clad warriors in their wake.
Read more about the Great Spaghetti Wars
The Dark Ages of Meatballs (500 - 1500 AD)
As the Roman Empire fell, the art of spaghetti eating was lost to the sands of time. The people were forced to eat their meatballs plain, without the comforting familiarity of a good ol' plate of spaghetti. It was a dark time indeed.
Learn about the Rise of the Meatball
The Modern Era (1500 - 2000 AD)
With the rise of global trade, spaghetti became a staple of international cuisine. The world was united in their love of the long, thin noodle. And so, the spaghetti eating history of the world continued.