But to understand how and why the Texas state capital wound up in Louisiana, you've got to go back to May of 1541. The whole mess began when a Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto, discovered the ...

As anyone who studies geography knows, the capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge. However, during the Civil War, after Baton Rouge fell to Union forces, the state capital briefly moved to Opelousas.

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For a big dose of Louisiana history, plan a stop at the Capitol Park Museum. Spanning nearly 70,000 square feet, the museum houses a variety of hands-on exhibits and artifacts depicting the unique ...

SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport was the capital of the Confederate State of Louisiana from March 1863 until the surrender to Union forces in June 1865.The city also served as the Confederacy’s ...

During Louisiana's upcoming special session on crime, Gov. Jeff Landry will push state lawmakers to explore new methods of execution for prisoners on death row as he moves to resume capital ...

Two to three hours away to the northwest, Lafayette, Louisiana, is known as the capital of Cajun cuisine, where the gumbo starts with a dark, longer-cooking roux and is typically made with smoked ...

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.

The Old Louisiana State Capitol in downtown Baton Rouge looks like a castle overlooking the Mississippi River. Since it first opened in 1850, the Greek Revival building has seen its fortunes rise ...

Kat Stromquist speaks with author Lydia Pelot-Hobbs to discuss the history of Louisiana’s mass incarceration problem and efforts to push back against it. Q&A: Dr. Lydia Pelot Hobbs on ‘Prison ...

During Louisiana's upcoming special session on crime, Gov. Jeff Landry will push state lawmakers to explore new methods of execution for prisoners on death row as he moves to resume capital ...