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Spaghetti, Smartphones & China's Impact on the World

2017/08/16
Mark Tanner
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Next time you indulge in a good hearty serving of ravioli or fettuccine, spare a thought for the Chinese. Tracing the origins of Italian pastas will likely find you in China in the 13th century, following the routes of Marco Polo who brought back tales of dumplings and noodles from his epic adventures in the Far East. Similarly, the European colonists who amassed incredible wealth from...more

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