The History of Bourbon Street Today’s episode is about the most famous street in New Orleans. I originally planned this show as an April Fools’ edition, since the podcast is called Beyond Bourbon Street. As I started my research, however, I quickly came to the realization there wasn’t much written about the actual street. I was… Continue reading The History of Bourbon Street – Episode #68
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Bienville’s Dilemma and the Founding of New Orleans – Episode #53
Bienville’s Dilemma and the Founding of New Orleans In the Spring of 1718, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville presided over a small ceremony on the banks of the Mississippi River and officially founded what we know today as the City of New Orleans. How did Bienville come to choose this site for New Orleans? What… Continue reading Bienville’s Dilemma and the Founding of New Orleans – Episode #53
How Bourbon Street Happened, a Discussion with Richard Campanella
All About Bourbon Street Today’s episode is about the most famous street in New Orleans. I originally planned this show as an April Fools’ edition, since the podcast is called Beyond Bourbon Street. As I started my research, however, I quickly came to the realization there wasn’t much written about the actual street. I was about… Continue reading How Bourbon Street Happened, a Discussion with Richard Campanella