The full extent of the storm’s impact on coastal demographics remains to be seen, but for Louisiana’s indigenous people, it’s another wave in a long saga of forced migration and environmental adaptation going back hundreds of years.
Damage from fire, water, or other natural disasters can ruin possessions and memories. Here are a few tips to rescue damaged items, and advice on when to seek professional help.
To get the inside story of brass bands and second lines, we talked to THNOC's own Douane Walpes, who tells us what it's like to play for the clubs and second liners on the streets.
After Hurricane Ida, we spoke with a climatologist to grasp the differences between the two monster hurricanes and compare them with other cataclysmic storms in Louisiana history
Life in the colony of Mobile was precious, so why did Bienville, the de facto ruler, slash the salary of the only Midwife?
We asked our audience to tell the stories behind the objects they hold dear. And they delivered.
New Orleans's most famous square had humble origins but grew to become an iconic feature of the city.
In the spring of 1942, Hitler brought World War II to Louisiana’s shores, and ships sailing in the Gulf of Mexico paid the price.
Nutria were once a valued member of Louisiana's wildlife family. Not anymore.
The work of the Decorative Arts of the Gulf South project has revealed stories of African American material culture throughout the region.
