louisiana history

A delicious creation with a fascinating beginning. Find out how this iconic sandwich dates back to the 1929 streetcar strikes in New Orleans.

We have 64 parishes in Louisiana, but do you know what the very first ones were?

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a global chain of upscale eateries. However, nearly 100 years ago, Ruth's Chris got it's start in Louisiana. It's a fascinating story that you probably don't know.

Mardi Gras is a holiday rich in tradition. Everything about Mardi Gras represents something. What about beads? Why do we fight over them throw them from floats, and what do Mardi Gras beads represent?

Joe Adcock, a Coushatta Louisiana native, was often overshadowed by players like Hank Aaron. But he was a great ballplayer that deserves some recognition.

You see these everyday, probably without realizing just how old they are.

You oftentimes see celebrities who were born in Louisiana, but what about those who died in our great state?

For roughly 15 years there was a fairly large portion of Louisiana that was officially dubbed "The Neutral Strip", meaning the area wasn't controlled by any government, military, or any laws.