Why Is It Called Pizza? The Delicious Mystery Explained! [ID0607]

Ever wondered why pizza is called pizza? The name is short, punchy, mysterious, and over a thousand years old — but the story behind it is way funnier (and stranger) than you’d expect. In this video, Professor Everything dives into the hilarious, dough-covered history of how this legendary flatbread got its name.

From medieval documents to ancient dough-slapping, to early Italian street food evolution — this episode breaks it all down in the most entertaining way possible. Grab a slice and enjoy!

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:03 – Intro: The Mysterious Name of Pizza
0:47 – The First “Pizza” in 997 AD
1:49 – Where the Word Actually Comes From
3:03 – How Pizza Evolved and the Name Stuck
4:28 – Why “Pizza” Was the Perfect Name
5:30 – Final Bite: The Real Reason It’s Called Pizza
6:32 – Outro

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Video edited by: Rey M.