Named for King Louis IX of France, who was canonized in 1297, the cathedral has had a storied history, including a visit from ...

Few historians may choose to frame the origins of New Orleans music strictly in terms of skin color and social stratification. But as a way of thinking about it—as a kind of lived, intuitive theory—it ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - February 27, 1827. A group of masked and costumed students, inspired by experiences in Paris, danced through the streets of New Orleans, becoming the city’s first Mardi Gras.

Louisiana is a state rich in history and culture. From the vibrant city of New Orleans to the charming small towns, Louisiana offers a plethora of must-see historic landmarks that are not to be missed ...

Patricia Maureen Brady, a researcher, author and editor who was passionate about New Orleans and its history, died Dec. 15 at her New Orleans home after suffering from Parkinson’s disease and ...

(NEXSTAR) — The Louisiana State Museum has opened a new exhibition at its Presbytère titled “Origins of New Orleans Black Carnival Society: The Story of the Illinois Clubs.” The display chronicles the ...