Author: Justo

John A. Sutter – Boom & Bust in California Johann Augustus Sutter, a name synonymous with the early history of […]

Port Hudson, Louisiana Nestled approximately 20 miles northwest of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, lies the historic locale of Port Hudson. This […]

Haunted Cities of the Dead in New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, a city steeped in history, culture, and a certain […]

Windsor Ruins, Mississippi – A Silent Sentinel to the Magnificent South Like a solitary Stonehenge amidst the rolling landscape, the […]

Jean Lafitte – A “Hero” Pirate The story of Jean Lafitte is a captivating blend of historical fact and romanticized […]

The Battle Against Corsets The 19th century was a period of significant social and technological change, and within its tapestry […]

Early History of Louisiana – the Pelican State By James S. Zacharie, 1885 The history of Louisiana, often called the […]

The National Road – First Highway in America The early 19th Century witnessed a significant transformation in the American landscape. […]

Settlement of the Cane River Area of Louisiana The story of the Cane River area of Louisiana is a rich […]

Cane River Creole National Historical Park The Cane River region of Louisiana cradles a vibrant and distinctive culture: that of […]

The Axeman of New Orleans “Who’ll be next?” is the question being asked by detectives and Italians of New Orleans. […]

Texas John Slaughter – Taming Arizona John Slaughter, famously known as "Texas John," was a multifaceted figure of the American […]