For more than four decades, John Lawrence has dedicated himself to viewing Louisiana history through a lens, curating thousands of …
Cathedral Excavation
An ambitious plan to fully restore the aging St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans is taking a first step forward with an excavation …
Steamboat Natchez
The hot steam warms up the brass whistles of the Calliope on the Steamboat Natchez on a chilly winter morning, signaling the start …
Breaking Records
L. W. "Knot" Farrington started breaking automobile speed records in 1960, after pushing his custom-built car past the 200 mph …
Louisiana Oranges
Louisiana oranges, particularly those from Plaquemines Parish, are a testament to the rich agricultural heritage and enduring …
Annular Eclipse
watching & photographing the eclipse The annular solar eclipse of 2023 was my first experience watching and photographing …
Lafreniere Park
The birds of Lafreniere Park in Metairie, LA, create quite a spectacle, especially when its dinner time. And thanks to the …
Lafitte Artist
After doing hundreds of drawings and creating a large roadside mural, an artist from Lafitte, Louisiana is hoping he's found a new …
Restoring St. Louis Cathedral
Interest in restoring St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans is getting a boost from Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and …
Tulane’s Fish Collection
Tulane's collection of fish, preserved in jars and stacked on shelves, is perhaps the largest of any in the world. University …