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The Culinary Legacy of Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great, a name synonymous with military prowess and conquests, is perhaps less well-remembered for his gastronomic inclinations. Despite not having written recipes from his time in the fourth century BC, culinary historians have pieced together what the famed warrior likely enjoyed at his lavish feasts. One notable dish is an ancient recipe for game hen coated in a flavorful hazelnut sauce, a nod to the opulence that characterized Alexander's later life as a ruler.