Musée de la Compagnie des Indes: Exploring The Company That Founded New Orleans
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes: Exploring The Company That Founded New Orleans

While in Lorient, France I visited the Museum of the Company of the East. The establishment of New Orleans’ economy is linked to this French institution. One of its exhibits reveals the institution that ignited the wealth the city would cultivate.

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August 2023: The Summer That Devastated Small Businesses in New Orleans
August 2023: The Summer That Devastated Small Businesses in New Orleans

This summer was devastating to local business in New Orleans. Now more then ever we need your support.

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Marvel's Blade: A New Orleans Born Super Hero?
Marvel's Blade: A New Orleans Born Super Hero?

Is Blade a New Orleans born Superhero? No and Yes…

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A Thanksgiving Reflection on Joan of Arc
A Thanksgiving Reflection on Joan of Arc

This Thanksgiving I remember Joan of Arc and her resistance to British Invasion to gleam insights into Colonialism in the New World.

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How the Ritz Paris Played a Role in Louisiana History
How the Ritz Paris Played a Role in Louisiana History

During a recent visit to Paris I paid a visit to Place Vendôme and pondered one of the early chapters of Louisiana history. - Eric Gabourel

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