Battle of New Orleans – Episode 128

Painting by Edward Percy Moran depicting the Battle of New Orleans. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Battle of New Orleans In this episode, I talk with Ed Branley, author, historian, podcaster and contributor to GoNOLA.com. Together, we dive into the Battle of New Orleans. Imagine this: You are standing in Jackson Square. You look up at Andrew Jackson atop his horse and wonder why he’s there. Sure, you know about the battle… Continue reading Battle of New Orleans – Episode 128

St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868 – Episode #100

Cover of The St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868, by Chris Dier

St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868 In October 1868 dozens of African Americans were massacred in St. Bernard Parish, a few miles downriver from New Orleans. Today’s episode is about this little known event. It is a story about freedom, Reconstruction, a Presidential election, and a fight between cultures. To help us learn about the… Continue reading St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868 – Episode #100

Battle of New Orleans

Painting by Edward Percy Moran depicting the Battle of New Orleans. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Battle of New Orleans In this episode, I talk with Ed Branley, author, historian, podcaster and contributor to GoNOLA.com. Together, we dive into the Battle of New Orleans. Imagine this: You are standing in Jackson Square. You look up at Andrew Jackson atop his horse and wonder why he’s there. Sure, you know about the battle… Continue reading Battle of New Orleans