Between 100 and 250 AD - ANCIENT ROME was the capital of the Roman Empire, a blooming civilization. In that period Romans had time to focus on luxurious endeavors like evening dining, sport, arts and... fashion. Believe it or not, but in 102 AD Roman emperor Trajanus decided that socks in sandals looked stupid and declared them officially out of fashion.

1887 VERONA, ITALY - Two brothers, Mario and Paulo run a popular restaurant, packed with paying guests every night. People travel from as far as Rome and Pisa to Verona to eat their famous Lasagna Belcante and Ciabatta Regatta, which they prepare in their own wood-fired oven.