history

Most people would go back to being 7 to 10 years old in a heartbeat, and if you grew up in Shreveport-Bossier, that list of reasons gets even longer.

Caddo Lake holds secrets beneath its shimmering surface, including a haunting tragedy that still echoes through history.

We found 10 of the oldest cemeteries in East Texas—and each one tells a story that still lingers today.

Louisiana's crawfish boil has deep roots — from Native tribes to Cajun settlers. Here's how a poverty food became a springtime celebration.

Between the Panhandle and the Rio Grande, Texas is dotted with over 16,000 historical markers, each one sparking curiosity about our shared history.

You wouldn't believe how much history is packed into one building in Jackson Square. The stories waiting inside are just incredible.

From Zwole to Mowata, Shongaloo to Dry Prong, there's a story behind these interesting Louisiana town names, so let's take a look at how these names came to be.

From rock legends to infamous outlaws, Texas cemeteries are a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told.

Hernando de Soto's 1542 death in Louisiana predates French exploration by over a century, but his expedition's secret burial and territorial claims fundamentally shaped the state's colonial future.

No, it's not Texas City, Texas; it's a small town near Dallas with a name that says a lot without saying anything. Mildly displayed toughness that is quintessential "Texas".

There are plenty of super old towns in Texas but this one is older than the state itself.

A woman's fight for freedom in 1840s New Orleans challenged the very foundations of American slavery and racial identity, creating a legal precedent that terrified slaveholders throughout the South.