The Origins of the Sandwich
In short: The sandwich is named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who likely popularized the portable meal due to his long working hours, rather than the popular myth of a 24-hour gambling session.
A 1:45 short film in the series “Food Origins”.
Sources used in this film: Britannica, “John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich | Biography & Sandwich | Britannica”; Encyclopedia.com, “John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich | Encyclopedia.com”.
Sources used in this film
- Britannica — John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich | Biography & Sandwich | Britannica · View →
- Encyclopedia.com — John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich | Encyclopedia.com · View →
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Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Britannica: John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich | Biography & Sandwich | Britannica
- Also: Encyclopedia.com: John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich | Encyclopedia.com
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