History

From Zwole to Mowata, Shongaloo to Dry Prong, there's a story behind these interesting Louisiana town names, so let's take a look at how these names came to be.

A New Orleans couple got the shock of lifetime recently while working in their backyard when they uncovered a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker.

Hernando de Soto's 1542 death in Louisiana predates French exploration by over a century, but his expedition's secret burial and territorial claims fundamentally shaped the state's colonial future.

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.

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

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?

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

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

Verot School Road was named after the school it led to, but where the heck was the Verot School building located?