Ancient Spaghetti History

Spaghetti, the beloved pasta dish of the masses, has a rich and storied past. Our research suggests that the earliest known records of spaghetti date back to the Etruscan Era (8th century BCE).

But it wasn't until the Renaissance Revival (14th century CE) that spaghetti truly began to take hold as a staple of the Italian diet.

Here's a brief summary of the major milestones in Spaghetti History:

  1. 8th century BCE: Spaghetti is born in the Etruscan Era
  2. 14th century CE: Spaghetti gains popularity in the Italian Renaissance
  3. 19th century CE: Spaghetti is introduced to the world through trade and migration
  4. 20th century CE: Spaghetti becomes a global phenomenon

For more information on these pivotal moments, click here to learn about the Etruscan Origins, or here for the Renaissance Revival. 

		# Spaghetti History Timeline
		# Etruscan Era (8th century BCE)
		# Renaissance Revival (14th century CE)
		# 19th century CE: Spaghetti in the Americas
		# 20th century CE: Spaghetti goes global