Visible in every skyline shot of New Orleans, the Superdome has cemented itself in New Orleans history as a place of joy and pain.

Visible in every skyline shot of New Orleans, the Superdome has cemented itself in New Orleans history as a place of joy and pain.

Superdome

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian and one of the most influential people to come from New Orleans.

Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian and one of the most influential people to come from New Orleans.

Built by the Baroness Pontalba through sheer force of will (and money), these national landmarks have seen almost the whole of New Orleans history.

Built by the Baroness Pontalba through sheer force of will (and money), these national landmarks have seen almost the whole of New Orleans history.

Pontalba Buildings

Jean LaFitte

We return to round out Jean Lafitte from his move to Barataria to his... death?

We return to round out Jean Lafitte from his move to Barataria to his... death?

Jean Lafitte Part 2

We cover Jean Lafitte, the Pirate King of New Orleans! Also, there's some audio issues, so it kinda cuts off, but we will return. We end just as Jean Lafitte gets to Barataria and sets up his empire!

We cover Jean Lafitte, the Pirate King of New Orleans! Also, there's some audio issues, so it kinda cuts off, but we will return. We end just as Jean Lafitte gets to Barataria and sets up his empire!

Jean Lafitte Part 1

One of the nation's only red light districts existed in New Orleans early in the 20th century.

One of the nation's only red light districts existed in New Orleans early in the 20th century.

Storyville

Looking for a house in The City That Care Forgot? Check out the Gardette-Laprete House, but beware, there's some dark legends that come along with it.

Looking for a house in The City That Care Forgot? Check out the Gardette-Laprete House, but beware, there's some dark legends that come along with it.

Sultan Massacre House (Gardette-Laprete House)

An old bar with some old ghosts, the Old Absinthe House is still a great place to get a drink. Sources"Whiskey on the Mississippi." Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

An old bar with some old ghosts, the Old Absinthe House is still a great place to get a drink. <h1>Sources</h1>"Whiskey on the Mississippi." Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Old Absinthe House

Some people call them 'medians' but in battle hardened New Orleans they're called 'neutral ground.' SourcesNew Orleans 101: Why do we call it a 'neutral ground' instead of a 'median'? http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2016/05/new_orleans_neutral_ground_238972871.htmlNOLA Speak: The New Orleans Neutral Groundhttp://gonola.com/2013/03/05/nola-speak-the-new-orleans-neutral-ground.html"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Some people call them 'medians' but in battle hardened New Orleans they're called 'neutral ground.' <h1>Sources</h1>New Orleans 101: Why do we call it a 'neutral ground' instead of a 'median'? <a href="http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2016/05/new_orleans_neutral_ground_238972871.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2016/05/new_orleans_neutral_ground_238972871.html</a>NOLA Speak: The New Orleans Neutral Ground<a href="http://gonola.com/2013/03/05/nola-speak-the-new-orleans-neutral-ground.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://gonola.com/2013/03/05/nola-speak-the-new-orleans-neutral-ground.html</a>"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Neutral Ground

A quiz of New Orleans proportions* about expressions in the Crescent City!  *Means we were drinking and it was raining.Source"Say What?" Experience New Orleans! Retrieved on 2017 March from http://www.experienceneworleans.com/glossary.html"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

A quiz of New Orleans proportions* about expressions in the Crescent City! *Means we were drinking and it was raining.<h1>Source</h1>"Say What?" Experience New Orleans! Retrieved on 2017 March from <a href="http://www.experienceneworleans.com/glossary.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.experienceneworleans.com/glossary.html</a>"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

NOLAisms

New Orleans is America's true melting pot. A city with giant history and distinct culture all it's own, most people only have a cursory knowledge of New Orleans. Every other week on Tuesday, we will get another glimpse into The Big Easy - the people, places, and events that inspired so many artists.

The centerpiece of the French Quarter, the square is as old as the city itself. SourcesPlace d'Armes (Jackson Square) Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve https://www.nps.gov/places/places-darmes.htmExperience New Orleanshttp://www.experienceneworleans.com/jackson-square.html Live Cam http://www.nola.com/jacksonsquarecam/ American Planning Associationhttps://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2012/jacksonsquare.htmNew Orleans Historical http://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/623?tour=56&amp;index=17 arrested during monument protests at Jackson Square http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/09/jackson_square_protest.html "Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The centerpiece of the French Quarter, the square is as old as the city itself. <h1>Sources</h1>Place d'Armes (Jackson Square) Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/places-darmes.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/places/places-darmes.htm</a>Experience New Orleans <a href="http://www.experienceneworleans.com/jackson-square.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.experienceneworleans.com/jackson-square.html </a>Live Cam <a href="http://www.nola.com/jacksonsquarecam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nola.com/jacksonsquarecam/</a> American Planning Association <a href="https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2012/jacksonsquare.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2012/jacksonsquare.htm</a>New Orleans Historical <a href="http://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/623?tour=56&amp;index=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/623?tour=56&amp;index=1</a>7 arrested during monument protests at Jackson Square <a href="http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/09/jackson_square_protest.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/09/jackson_square_protest.html </a>"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Jackson Square

Marie Laveau

The life and times of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. "Ambiment" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The life and times of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. "Ambiment" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

A short look at some of the continuing ghost stories of the French Quarter's most famous haunt. "Ambiment" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

A short look at some of the continuing ghost stories of the French Quarter's most famous haunt. "Ambiment" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

LaLaurie Mansion Part 3

We continue our discussion of the Lalaurie Mansion by questioning the story of the brutal happenings and the end of the life of Delphine Lalaurie.

We continue our discussion of the Lalaurie Mansion by questioning the story of the brutal happenings and the end of the life of Delphine Lalaurie.

LaLaurie Mansion Part 2

Part one of the Lalaurie Mansion, a French Quarter ghost story staple, detailing the grizzly story of torture of slaves as well as the life of Delphine Lalaurie.

Part one of the Lalaurie Mansion, a French Quarter ghost story staple, detailing the grizzly story of torture of slaves as well as the life of Delphine Lalaurie.

LaLaurie Mansion Part 1

Dominique Youx

A pirate, warrior, and politician in the early 1800s who was a hero of New Orleans.

A pirate, warrior, and politician in the early 1800s who was a hero of New Orleans.

The Steamboat Natchez has been a fixture in the Mississippi River and New Orleans wharf since the early 1820s. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Music, or RSS Feed

The Steamboat Natchez has been a fixture in the Mississippi River and New Orleans wharf since the early 1820s. Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/big-easy-podcast-new-orleans/id1164285527" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Idap6qbfthvgrpojoscb5mhjefi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Music</a>, or <a href="https://bannedlibrary.squarespace.com/big-easy-podcast?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS Feed</a>

Steamboat Natchez

Twice New Orleans can claim Great Fires, in 1788 and 1794, and both created the city we know today.

Twice New Orleans can claim Great Fires, in 1788 and 1794, and both created the city we know today.

Great New Orleans Fires

The history of one of the last movie palaces not restored after Hurricane Katrina.

The history of one of the last movie palaces not restored after Hurricane Katrina.

State Palace Theater

Dozens of women shipped from France to the New Orleans colony with only small chests to hold their things. Were they virtuous, goodly women or something darker and more sinister?

Dozens of women shipped from France to the New Orleans colony with only small chests to hold their things. Were they virtuous, goodly women or something darker and more sinister?

Casket Girls

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Big Easy

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