Credited to a minor earl and named after him this food however was popular even during Genghis Khans times. Its simplicity to create and differences has ensured its survival and its thriving consumption in today’s world.

The sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who popularized the concept in the 18th century. According to legend, he was a gambler who refused to leave the gaming table for a meal, instead asking for meat between two slices of bread. While the earl gets credit for the name, similar concepts of bread with fillings existed in various cultures throughout history.