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Dartmouth professor traces how food shaped Italian identity
Original: From the arrival of the tomato to the rise of the tobacco industry, Dartmouth professor Danielle Callegari discusses how food shaped Italian identity
Danielle Callegari, a professor at Dartmouth College, is discussing how food and agricultural imports shaped Italian identity, from the arrival of the tomato in Europe to the rise of the tobacco industry. The piece connects the history of everyday staples to the making of modern Italian culture and national self-image.
Why now: It offers a fresh scholarly take on the popular subject of Italian food history, drawing interest from readers of culture and books coverage.
Danielle CallegariDartmouth CollegeItaly
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