However, many disregard the deep and complex history of the state, and especially the profound impact of slavery. Slaves on plantations in Louisiana not only helped ... dirty rice is usually made with ...

A journalist and poet, Michel Séligny was considered “the most productive” Creole short story writer during the 19th Century.

Classic New Orleans homes showcase iconic exterior styles, blending vibrant colors, ornate details, and timeless architecture ...

Northwestern State University’s Creole Heritage Center and the Louisiana Architecture Foundation will host a screening of the award-winning documentary “Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & ...

During a trip to Japan this summer, Lafayette native Colette Bernard learned many things about the Japanese culture including ...

Contrary to popular belief, Emeril Lagasse did not grow up in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Massachusetts native learned the culinary arts at Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island before honing his skills ...

Louisiana is a rich state of mixed-race people. Wendy A. Gaudin, a California native and descendant of Louisiana Creoles, ...

In Louisiana, there's so much history and culture to explore, especially in these seven offbeat towns. Find out why World ...

In Louisiana, there's so much history and culture to explore, especially in these seven offbeat towns. Find out why World Atlas says you should visit.

LAFAYETTE PARISH — A day filled with rhythm, dance, and deep cultural roots took over the Blackham Coliseum for the 38th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza—a staple event celebrating the rich Creole ...

Catholic Creoles in New Orleans, however, have already claimed him for themselves. “We fooled them,” she said. Darryl Barthé is a visiting researcher and lecturer of history at Dartmouth College.

Minden, Louisiana was founded in the 1830s by a group of Utopian settlers from Germany. The town's well-preserved history can be explored in depth at the Germantown Colony Museum and the Dorcheat ...