Ever wondered who we have to thank for pineapple on pizza? Or whether the Victoria Sponge was really named after the long-reigning monarch?

History's Greatest Dishes, the new series from HistoryExtra, serves up a feast of facts about some of the past's most remarkable delicacies. Expect culinary legends, half-baked myths and deliciously odd tales – all in the company of Emily Briffett and food historian Annie Gray. It's sure to leave you with food for thought.

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Episode ID: 1000751763301

GUID: 40592d4e-1326-11f1-9cf3-1bc7eb40eced

Release Date: 23/02/2026, 05:30:00