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Memory Palace Week: Hercules Posey and George Washington (1797) w/ Nate DiMeo

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Uncovering Hercules: The Enslaved Chef of Mount Vernon

This chapter investigates the life and culinary contributions of Hercules, an enslaved chef at Mount Vernon, and the complexities surrounding the attribution of his recipes. It also emphasizes the need to recognize Hercules as a significant figure in history, rather than just a footnote in George Washington's legacy.

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