Art & Identity in New Orleans

HNRS 109 Spring '18

February 27, 2018
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St. Louis Cathedral

New Orleans is a place that is rich in religion and culture. Various religions from different places around the world have helped shape this unique city. Due to the influx of of people from various cultures, many religions began to … Continue reading

February 13, 2018
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Storyville

Almost every big city has or has had a red light district at one point or another. New Orleans is no exception, Basin Street, which would later become Storyville was New Orleans’s own place for alcohol sale, gambling, prostitution, and … Continue reading

January 25, 2018
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Delphine Lalaurie in New Orleans

Many people have watched the popular TV series American Horror Story. Each season has a different theme and an abundance of characters based on real people. During the show’s third season, American Horror Story Coven, the story takes place in … Continue reading

January 18, 2018
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What do I Find Interesting About New Orleans?

Due to my strong interest in Wicca and eclectic witchcraft, I found the popularity of Voodoo in New Orleans fascinating. Voodoo queens such as Marie Laveau used skills such as clairvoyance and healing to do her spiritual work.  Something I … Continue reading