civil war

Could hidden fortunes from the Civil War be buried in your backyard? Discover what treasures Louisiana might hold beneath its soil.

We all dream of finding hidden treasure, and this dream came true for a corn farmer when he found $3 million in civil war era coins on his farm.

Explore Shreveport's vital past, where it served as a Confederate stronghold during the Civil War, marking significant moments in American history.

Why do we eat black eyed peas and cabbage on New Year's Day? Find the origins of these traditions here.

If you grew up in Louisiana, it's likely you had to take Louisiana History in the 8th grade, but there's some history you might have never been taught.

Several weeks after the Appomattox surrender, over 100 casualties occurred at a showdown in Texas. It was a battle that didn't have to happen.

Regardless where you might live in Louisiana, you could potentially be sitting on a small fortune in treasure from the Civil War.

The Port of New Orleans was the second biggest coffee importer in the U.S., until the Union blockaded port. Find out what happened next!

Discover the history of jelly beans dating back to the Civil War era, popularized by Boston confectioner William Schrafft.

Though the world's opinion of Shreveport might have lowered over the last couple of decades, this area has certainly seen it's share of high points.

One of Louisiana and Texas' favorite places to play has announced a multi-million dollar expansion to its casino resort facility.

Find out what legendary family owns the famous Louisiana coffee house today.