The rich world of Masonic emblems and aesthetics, and the history of fraternal organizations behind them.
A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans, a new exhibition at THNOC, explores how Freemasons, Odd Fellows, and similar organizations have shaped social, cultural, and civic life in the Crescent City.
From neoclassical architecture to street names, southern Louisiana is full of references to the Roman Empire.
The second part of the "Coming to New Orleans" series explores immigration to the Crescent City during the 19th century.
Wondering why Baton Rouge's Old State Capitol is a castle? It's because of the Gothic Revival craze that took Louisiana by storm.
These images shed light on the lives of three Irish brothers who helped shape turn-of-the-century New Orleans.
Inspired by the Enlightenment, Spanish king Carlos III enacted broad-ranging reforms across the Spanish empire, leading to major improvements in Spanish New Orleans.
Two great fires destroyed large portions of New Orleans during the city’s Spanish colonial era. The disasters spurred major changes to the cityscape that can still be observed today.
Club Desire drew some of the biggest local and national musical acts, nurtured young talents like Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, and operated as a hub of the New Orleans Black community during segregation.
Robert Tannen’s Jackson Square abstraction honors a great American plaza.
