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Donaldsonville’s historic True Friends Hall, a vital stop for Black music legends, is set for revival as a cultural center and music academy.

For 25 years, the Louisiana Lottery Company systematically bribed legislators, judges & governors to control state government completely.

A woman's fight for freedom in 1840s New Orleans challenged the very foundations of American slavery and racial identity, creating a legal precedent that terrified slaveholders throughout the South.

Discover Louisiana's only known cave system in Kisatchie National Forest—a 30-million-year-old geological wonder with 4,500 years of human history.

After a fire destroyed Louisiana’s largest antebellum mansion, debate flared over what should rise in its place—and how honestly we tell the story of its past.

Judice Inn has been a Lafayette staple since 1947, and in 2025, their no-frills approach still delivers one of the best burgers in Louisiana. Here’s what keeps locals coming back.

How well do you know the history and people of Acadiana? Take this quiz and find out.

Crawfish boils are a Louisiana staple, but the tradition stretches back hundreds of years—from Native American tribes to Cajuns and spring festivals we know today.

As Louisiana cooks prepare for the annual feast of Thanksgiving next week, more than a few of us are wondering, "why is Thanksgiving so late this year".

Is Bluetooth really named after a Danish king who reigned over 1000 years ago?

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

Louisiana is filled with history and one of the most interesting places in the state is nestled away in St. Landry Parish.

Today is Flag Day in Louisiana and across the nation. Here are some little known facts about one of the world's most recognizable symbols. How many did you know?

Have you ever wondered what the story behind the 900-year-old Buddha statue is? Here's what we found out...

You may be shocked to learn that these 10 things had a major impact on world history.

Find out what legendary family owns the famous Louisiana coffee house today.

It was huge, the damage was massive, at least 2 people died and many were injured during this Texas train crash ... and it was done deliberately.

This video takes you back to the early 70s when engineers first cut a path through the swamp that would become the basin bridge.

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.

Nominations are being accepted for additions to the list of Louisiana's most endangered places list. Many of those endangered places aren't far from where we call home.