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Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
In 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. This purchase included the important port city of New Orleans. But the United States did not just acquire the city's land, peoples, and wealth– the American government also inherited the city's Yellow Fever problem. Kathryn Olivarius, an Assistant Professor of History at Stanford University and author of Necropolis: Disease, Power, and Capitalism in the Cotton Kingdom, leads us on an exploration of yellow fever, immunity, and inequality in early New Orleans. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/316 Join Ben Franklin's World! Subscribe and help us bring history right to your ears! Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute Colonial Williamsburg Foundation The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 174: Thomas Apel, Yellow Fever in the Early America Republic Episode 295: Ibrahima Seck, Whitney Plantation Museum Episode 301: From Inoculation to Vaccination, Pt 1 Episode 302: From Inoculation to Vaccination, Pt 2 Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin's World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter
20 Questions About New Orleans Today's episode is a Q&A show where I answer questions from listeners like you! As always, today's questions cover a wide range of topics. Sponsors The Historic New Orleans Collection Support comes from The Historic New Orleans Collection, whose new book Economy Hall has been called “lyrical and mysterious and always captivating” by the New York Times. Author Fatima Shaik follows the civil rights pioneers of Economy Hall through landmark events—from the Haitian Revolution to the birth of jazz—that shaped New Orleans and the United States. Visit HNOC.org/Economy Hall to learn more. Patreon Today's episode is sponsored by our Patreon Supporters. If you love the podcast, the Facebook group and the work I'm doing please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Find out more at patreon.com/beyondbourbonst. What do Patrons get? We have several different levels starting at $5. 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Timestamps (03:07) I've heard there is an almost out-of-control feral cat population in the city. Is this true? What does the city (or local rescues?) do to manage them? What's the state of animal rescue like in the city in general? (04:14) What are the best Creole Italian restaurants? (05:42) With family, a day job, the guidebook, and other interests, where do you find the time to research? (08:01) What episodes are your favorites? Are there any that went way above your expectations as far as learning about the subject and or guest? (12:17) What are some of your favorite childhood memories of growing up in New Orleans? Holidays? (18:24) What are the best places to visit/see/dine in NOLA at Christmastime? (18:40) Mark has talked about Reveillon dinners in a previous episode. Inspired us when visiting Christmastime in 2019. (21:03) I've heard Easter in New Orleans is a great time. Anything specific you'd recommend doing? Eating? Services? Parades? (22:18) What do you recommend to experienced visitors so they can take their appreciation of the city to a new level? (24:39) Is House of Dance and Feathers open? If not, is there any talk of it reopening ? (26:01) Are all the cemeteries open for tours? I remember one being closed indefinitely (28:09) I'm coming for the month of January. Should I plan on it being very rainy ? (28:46) What do you do for work other than keep us all happy ? (29:47) Can you try and get members of Tuba Skinny on the podcast!? (31:18) Why does there seem to be mainly white people (on Frenchmen Street)? The bands often have people of color but looking through my photos there are hardly any black patrons at the Spotted Cat, DBA and so on. (32:31) I would love to hear John Boutte on with you (and one of his sisters or two) or maybe he and Paul Sanchez with you. Click here to visit Paul Sanchez' You Tube channel and his Another Cup of Coffee series. (36:33) There are so many legends, rumors, and conjecture about Marie Laveau. It's hard to separate fact from fiction. The same about Voodoo. Have you done (or do know someone who has) any research on Marie? Where she lived, if she really was Catholic? Or was she really a Voodoo Queen? (38:52) What do most tourists overlook that they shouldn't? (41:36) What is the thing in the city you're MOST excited for when COVID is finally over? (43:24) Please discuss insect life in New Orleans both indoors (and how you might deal with it) and outdoors. Thank you. Previous Episodes Episode 112 - Creole Italian, Sicilians in New Orleans Episode 140 - Top Ten Episodes Episode 006 - History of the Poor Boy Episode 054 - Whitney Plantation Episode 066 - Fire at the Upstairs Lounge Episode 057 - St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans Episode 102 - Paul Sanchez Episode 076 - Marie Leveau Episode 074 - Madame LaLaurie List of All Beyond Bourbon Street Partners & Sponsors Liz Wood Realty NOLA T-Shirt Club Bienville Capital Workplace Solutions Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Honey Island Kayak Tours The Occasional Wife NOLA Boards Access Strength Old 77 Hotel Sweet Olive Soap Works New Orleans Architecture Tours) Slice NOLA Pizzeria Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Support Us on Patreon Would you like to help us continue to create the content you love? If so, join the Super Krewe by becoming a financial supporter. Your monthly support will help us grow, and will provide you with exclusive content, access, and more. If you would like to join the Super Krewe, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/beyondbourbonst. Join the Facebook Krewe If you want to submit questions for future episodes or get advice from others, join our free Facebook group http://beyondbourbonst.com/facebook. Thank You Thanks to Joel Sharpton from Pro Podcasting Services for being the intro voice of the podcast and for doing the editing. Thanks also to Scott McCrossen for the artwork, logo, and branding that makes Beyond Bourbon Street stand out. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback, or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504–475–7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com. Thanks for listening! Mark
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
The story of freedom in colonial New Orleans and Louisiana pivoted on the choices black women made to retain control of their bodies, families, and futures. How did black women in colonial Louisiana navigate French and Spanish black and slavery codes to retain control of their bodies, families, and futures? Jessica Marie Johnson, Assistant Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and author of the award-winning book Wicked Flesh: Black Women, Intimacy, and Freedom in the Atlantic World, joins us to investigate answers to this question and to reveal what viewing the history of the Atlantic World through the histories of slavery and gender can show us about what life was really like for colonists, settlers, and the enslaved. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/308 Join Ben Franklin's World! Subscribe and help us bring history right to your ears! Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 037: Kathleen DuVal, Independence Lost Episode 120: Marcia Zug, A History of Mail Order Brides in Early America Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 232: Christopher Hodson, The Acadian Diaspora Episode 282: Vincent Brown, Tacky's Revolt Episode 289: Marcus Nevius, Maroonage & the Great Dismal Swamp Episode 295: Ibrahima Seck, Whitney Plantation Museum Episode 303: Matthew Powell, La Pointe-Krebs House Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin's World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
The Mississippi Gulf Coast was the home of many different peoples, cultures, and empires during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. According to some historians, the Gulf Coast region may have been the most diverse region in early North America. Matthew Powell, a historian of slavery and southern history and the Executive Director of the La Pointe-Krebs House & Museum in Pascagoula, Mississippi, joins us to investigate and explore the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a prominent family who has lived there since about 1718. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/303 Join Ben Franklin's World! Subscribe and help us bring history right to your ears! Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 037: Kathleen DuVal, Independence Lost Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 283: Anne Marie Lane Jonah, Acadie 300 Episode 295: Ibrahima Seck, Whitney Plantation Museum Episode 298: Lindsey Shackenback Regele, Manufacturing Advantage Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
What does it take to create a museum? How can a museum help visitors grapple with a very uncomfortable aspect of their nation’s past? Ibrahima Seck, a member of the History Department at the University Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal, author of the book, Bouki Fait Gombo: A History of the Slave Community of Habitation Haydel (Whitney Plantation) Louisiana, 1750-1860, and the Director of Research of the Whitney Plantation museum, leads us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Whitney Plantation and through the history of slavery in early Louisiana. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/295 Join Ben Franklin's World! Subscribe and help us bring history right to your ears! Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 017: François Furstenberg, When the United States Spoke French Episode 124: James Alexander Dun, Making the Haitian Revolution in Early America Episode 125: Terri Snyder, Death, Suicide, and Slavery in British North America Episode 137: Erica A. Dunbar, The Washingtons’ Runaway Slave, Ona Judge Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 281: Caitlin Rosenthal, The Business of Slavery Episode 282: Vincent Brown, Tacky’s Revolt Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
2020 commemorates the 300th anniversary of French presence on Prince Edward Island. Like much of North America, the Canadian Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island, and Prince Edward Island were highly contested regions. In fact, the way France and Great Britain fought for presence and control of this region places the Canadian Maritimes among the most contested regions in eighteenth-century North America. Anne Marie Lane Jonah, a historian with the Parks Canada Agency, joins us to explore the history of Prince Edward Island and why Great Britain and France fought over the Canadian Maritime region. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/283 Join Ben Franklin's World! Subscribe and help us bring history right to your ears! Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 064: Brett Rushforth, Native American Slavery in New France Episode 104: Andrew Lipman, Europeans & Native Americans on the Northeastern Coast Episode 108: Ann Little, The Many Captivities of Esther Wheelwright Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 189: Sam White, The Little Ice Age Episode 232: Christopher Hodson, The Acadian Diaspora Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter
Today’s show is about exploring the Bywater, a neighborhood downriver from the French Quarter. Our guide is Chef Chris St. John, the chef and co-owner at Capulet, located in the heart of the Bywater. Join Chris and I as we discuss Capulet, the Bywater neighborhood, and answer a few listener questions along the way. Beyond Bourbon Street Sponsors Two Chicks Walking Tours If you love New Orleans, you’ve probably wandered through the Garden District. It is beautiful, but it really comes to life when you have a guide who can tell you about the history and about the people who live there. On a Two Chicks Walking tour you learn about the architecture, the residents and more. You also get to tour Lafayette Cemetery, just across the street from Commander’s Palace. Two Chicks keeps their tour groups small and offers a more intimate experience than most. You’ll have time to ask your questions and really walk away getting an insider’s perspective of the Garden District. Two Chicks also offers tours of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and the Ladies of the Night tour. Whatever you choose, know you will be in great hands and will have a wonderful time. Use code BEYOND and save 15%. twochickswalkingtours.com Liz Wood Realty Have you decided to move to New Orleans? If so, let Liz Wood and her team over at Liz Wood Realty help you find the right place. They can help whether you plan to rent or purchase the home of your dreams! New Orleans is a terrific city, but choosing the neighborhood that’s the best fit for you can be overwhelming. Liz makes the process fun and easy. Reach out to Liz at lizwoodrealty.com and make your dream of living in New Orleans a reality! Several members of our community have done just that and are thrilled with their new homes! You will be, too! LizWoodRealty.com The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. Previous episodes mentioned My Top Thing to Do in New Orleans Right Now - EP105 Great Places to Eat Vegan and Vegetarian in New Orleans - Episode #31 Fire at the Upstairs Lounge Thank You Thanks to Chef Chris St. John for being my guest on today's show. Be sure to check out Capulet for breakfast, lunch, or their Thursday night Jazz Jam. Thanks also to Emily over at the R&B Bed and Breakfast in the Marigny. She's been touting the downriver side of the French Quarter to me for years! Thanks to Joel Sharpton from Pro Podcasting Services for being the intro voice of the podcast. Thanks also to Scott McCrossen for the artwork, logo, and branding that makes Beyond Bourbon Street stand out. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Support Us on Patreon Would you like to help us continue to create the content you love? If so, join the Super Krewe by becoming a financial supporter. Your monthly support will help us grow, and will provide you with exclusive content, access, and more. If you would like to join the Super Krewe, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/beyondbourbonst. Join the Facebook Krewe If you want to submit questions for future episodes or get advice from others, join our free Facebook group http://beyondbourbonst.com/facebook. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback, or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com. Thanks for listening! - Mark
Today's episode is a Q&A show with a bit of a twist. I am joined by Shelby Westfeldt. Shelby's family has been in the coffee trading business since 1851. They also have a long family history when it comes to Carnival and the Rex Organization. Join Shelby and I as we discuss the family business and her experience as the Queen of Carnival in 2003. We then shift gears and answer listener questions about everything from coffee to the cleanest bathrooms on Bourbon Street. All this and more in today's episode. Time Stamps 2:51 Intro to Shelby Westfeldt Westfelt Brothers Coffee 10:45 Coffee trading and the Port of New Orleans 17:15 Queen of Carnival 2003 29:10 How did chicory get introduced into New Orleans coffee? 31:10 Can you describe the preparation and planning to be the Queen of Carnival? Are there traditional elements that must go into the queen's gown? Do you get to keep the crown? 35:30 What's the difference between regular roast and French roast? 36:35 What is your perfect New Orleans day? 37:45 What are your thoughts on the proliferation of (small) coffee roasters in New Orleans? 41:40 What are some of your favorite casual places to eat in New Orleans? 43:10 Is it acceptable to go to Brennan's and just order dessert? 45:00 What are your favorite quirks about New Orleans? 51:10 Where are the cleanest women's bathrooms on Bourbon Street? 53:05 Do you have any good celebrity encounter stories? 57:20 Any advice for a newbie at Mardi Gras? Previous episodes mentioned Rex, King of Carnival - Episode 84 Tabasco and Avery Island - Episode 87 New Orleans Red Beans - Episode 95 Coffee in New Orleans - Episode 98 Beyond Bourbon Street is brought to you by these sponsors Two Chicks Walking Tours If you love New Orleans, you’ve probably wandered through the Garden District. It is beautiful, but it really comes to life when you have a guide who can tell you about the history and about the people who live there. On a Two Chicks Walking tour you learn about the architecture, the residents and more. You also get to tour Lafayette Cemetery, just across the street from Commander’s Palace. Two Chicks keeps their tour groups small and offers a more intimate experience than most. You’ll have time to ask your questions and really walk away getting an insider’s perspective of the Garden District. Two Chicks also offers tours of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and the Ladies of the Night tour. Whatever you choose, know you will be in great hands and will have a wonderful time. Use code BEYOND and save 15%. twochickswalkingtours.com The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. Shout Outs A partial list of places mentioned in today's episode. Commerce Restaurant Bon Temps Where Y'Art Antoine's Adlers Frankie and Jonnie's Joey K's Cafe Reconcile Langenstein's Pat O'Brien's Antoine's Hermes Bar Arnaud's Thank You A big thank you to Shelby for being on the show and rolling with a bunch of questions about New Orleans! Thanks to Kevin Pedeaux and Coast Roast Coffee (@coastroastcoffee) for allowing us to record at their new location on Magazine Street. A special thanks to my friend Joe Sweeney. Joe first suggested Shelby as a guest and made the introduction. Thanks also to Joel Sharpton from Pro Podcasting Services for being the intro voice of the podcast! Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Support Us on Patreon Would you like to help us continue to create the content you love? If so, join the Super Krewe by becoming a financial supporter. Your monthly support will help us grow, and will provide you with exclusive content, access, and more. If you would like to join the Super Krewe, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/beyondbourbonst. Join the Facebook Krewe If you want to submit questions for future episodes or get advice from others, join our free Facebook group http://beyondbourbonst.com/facebook. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback, or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com. Thanks for listening! - Mark
Louisiana and the Francophonie Today's episode is about the story behind Louisiana becoming a member of the Francophonie, also known as l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. The Francophonie is comprised of 84 countries, provinces, and one state (Louisiana) whose membership works together to celebrate and preserve French language and culture. To help us learn about the Francophonie and Louisiana's role in it, I'm joined by Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet. Scott is a New Orleans native who developed a passion for the French language as a child and led the charge to lobby Louisiana's leadership to apply for admission to the Francophonie. Rudy Bazenet works in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and partnered with Scott on this project. We discuss the road to membership, Louisiana's rich French history, and more. Previous Episodes Mentioned St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868 - Episode #100 Guidebooks to Sin: the Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans - Episode #34 The Madams, Music and Musicians of Storyville, New Orleans - Episode #35 Beyond Bourbon Street Sponsors Two Chicks Walking Tours If you love New Orleans, you’ve probably wandered through the Garden District. It is beautiful, but it really comes to life when you have a guide who can tell you about the history and about the people who live there. On a Two Chicks Walking tour you learn about the architecture, the residents and more. You also get to tour Lafayette Cemetery, just across the street from Commander’s Palace. Two Chicks keeps their tour groups small and offers a more intimate experience than most. You’ll have time to ask your questions and really walk away getting an insider’s perspective of the Garden District. Two Chicks also offers tours of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and the Ladies of the Night tour. Whatever you choose, know you will be in great hands and will have a wonderful time. Use code BEYOND and save 15%. twochickswalkingtours.com The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. Thank You Thanks to Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazent for being my guest on today's episode. A special thanks to Greg Tilton for introducing me to Scott, and for turning me on to this story. Greg has his own podcast called Rumor Flies. It is what you would get if you mashed up Myth Busters and Snopes, and made that into a podcast! Thanks also to Joel Sharpton from Pro Podcasting Services for being the intro voice of the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast. Resources If you would like to learn more about the topics we discussed today, Scott and Rudy recommended these resources. Overview: Creole New Orleans: Race and Americanization (Louisiana State University Press, 1992) for an overview of Creole New Orleans. Musical connections: Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans (Thomas Brothers, 2006) for an overview of the Creole cultural connection to the creation of jazz. Contemporary culture and revival: Here’s a video of a French-speaking group based in New Orleans called Sweet Crude. The video was shot in New Orleans and is called Mon Esprit. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Support Us on Patreon Would you like to help us continue to create the content you love? If so, join the Super Krewe by becoming a financial supporter. Your monthly support will help us grow, and will provide you with exclusive content, early access to ticketed events, and more. If you would like to join the Super Krewe, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/beyondbourbonst. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com. Thanks for listening! Mark
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 St. Bernard Parish Massacre, I'm joined by Chris Dier, an author, educator and the 2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. Quick Episode Summary Recap of last episode about Dillard University Introduction of Chris Dier, author of St. Bernard Massacre of 1868 (4:55) St. Bernard massacre was not a riot (9:40) The Islenos of Louisiana (12:30) Setting the Stage; 1860s in the United States (15:00) The economics of Reconstruction (18:45) The presidential election of 1868 (19:00) The execution of Louis Wilson (23:15) Impact of hurricanes on records (28:00) Pablo Feliu is killed - facts and myths (32:15) Lasting impact of the massacre (39:00) Previous Episodes Mentioned The Battle of New Orleans - Episode 29 Abraham Lincoln in New Orleans - Episode 40 Beyond Bourbon Street is brought to you by these sponsors Two Chicks Walking Tours If you love New Orleans, you’ve probably wandered through the Garden District. It is beautiful, but it really comes to life when you have a guide who can tell you about the history and about the people who live there. On a Two Chicks Walking tour you learn about the architecture, the residents and more. You also get to tour Lafayette Cemetery, just across the street from Commander’s Palace. Two Chicks keeps their tour groups small and offers a more intimate experience than most. You’ll have time to ask your questions and really walk away getting an insider’s perspective of the Garden District. Two Chicks also offers tours of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and the Ladies of the Night tour. Whatever you choose, know you will be in great hands and will have a wonderful time. Use code BEYOND and save 15%. twochickswalkingtours.com Liz Wood Realty Have you decided to move to New Orleans? If so, let Liz Wood and her team over at Liz Wood Realty help you find the right place. They can help whether you plan to rent or purchase the home of your dreams! New Orleans is a terrific city, but choosing the neighborhood that’s the best fit for you can be overwhelming. Liz makes the process fun and easy. Reach out to Liz at lizwoodrealty.com and make your dream of living in New Orleans a reality! Several members of our community have done just that and are thrilled with their new homes! You will be, too! LizWoodRealty.com The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. Thank You Thanks to Chris Dier for being my guest on today's episode. Follow Chris on on Twitter (@chrisdier) and be sure to check out his website at chrisdier.com. Click here to purchase a copy of The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre. Thanks also to Joel Sharpton from Pro Podcasting Services for being the intro voice of the podcast! Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Shout Outs & Mentions Ed Branley - NOLA History Guy Podcast St. Bernard Middle School Chalmette High School Reconstruction in the Cane Fields, by John C. Rodrigue Support Us on Patreon Would you like to help us continue to create the content you love? If so, join the Super Krewe by becoming a financial supporter. Your monthly support will help us grow, and will provide you with exclusive content, early access to ticketed events, and more. If you would like to join the Super Krewe, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/beyondbourbonst. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com. Thanks for listening! Mark
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
Between 1789 and 1825, five men would serve as President of the United States. Four of them hailed from Virginia. Many of us know details about the lives and presidencies of Washington, Jefferson, and Madison. But what do we know about the life and presidency of the fourth Virginia president, James Monroe? Sara Bon-Harper, Executive Director of James Monroe’s Highland, joins us to explore the public and private life of James Monroe. This episode originally posted as Episode103. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/249 Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 094: Cassandra Good, Founding Friendships Episode 150: Woody Holton, Abigail Adams: Revolutionary Speculator Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 183: Douglas Bradburn, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s WorldTwitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
Spain became the first European power to use the peoples, resources, and lands of the Americas and Caribbean as the basis for its Atlantic Empire. How did this empire function and what wealth was Spain able to extract from these peoples and lands? Molly Warsh, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh and author of American Baroque: Pearls and the Nature of Empire, 1492-1700, helps us investigate answers to these questions by showing us how Spain attempted to increase its wealth and govern its empire through its American and Caribbean pearl operations. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/241 Meet Ups Pittsburgh Meet Up, June 15, 2:30pm Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Save 40 percent on American Baroque (Use Promo Code 01BFW) Complementary Episodes Episode 015: Joyce Chaplin, Round About the Earth Episode 082: Alejandra Dubcovsky, Information & Communication in the Early American South Episode 139: Andrés Reséndez, The Other Slavery: Indian Enslavement in the Americas Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 178: Karoline Cook, Muslims & Moriscos in Colonial Spanish America Episode 224: Kevin Dawson, Aquatic Culture in Early America Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter *Books purchased through the links on this post will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
Before the English settled in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 or the Dutch settled near Albany, New York in 1615, a group of French-speaking, Catholic settlers established a settlement in Nova Scotia in 1605. By 1755, nearly 15,000 Acadians lived in Acadia. Christopher Hodson, an Associate Professor of history at Brigham Young University and the author of The Acadian Diaspora, joins us to investigate the lives of these early North American colonists and how the British government came to displace them through a forced migration in 1755. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/232 Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute KiwiCo (Get your first crate FREE!) Meet Ups & Talks Albany, New York: April 25 at the New York State Cultural Education Center. Meet up at pre-talk reception. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: April 29, 6pm at Zaffiro’s Pizza Milwaukee, Wisconsin: April 30, 6pm free public talk at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Golda Meir Library Complementary Episodes Episode 064: Brett Rushforth, Native American Slavery in New France Episode 085: Bonnie Huskins, American Loyalists in Canada Episode 108: Ann Little, The Many Captivities of Esther Wheelwright Episode 167: The Early History of New Orleans Episode 189: Sam White, The Little Ice Age SUBSCRIBE! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter *Books purchased through the links on this post will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.
Today we're back with another Q&A episode. In this edition, I am joined by Rudy Rayfield, AKA Rudy Da Foodie. We answer listener questions about local musicians, things tourists overlook, how to plan for French Quarter Fest and more! Follow Rudy Da Foodie Online Be sure to follow Rudy's New Orleans food explorations on Instagram (@rudydafoodie) and Twitter (@iamrudydafoodie). Previous Episodes Mentioned Whew, we mentioned a bunch of previous episodes in this one! Here's the links: Paul Sanchez - Episode #23 French Quarter Festival Guide - Episode #8 Happy Jazz Fest - Episode #9 Drink Dat - Where and What to Drink in New Orleans with Elizabeth Pearce - Episode #49 Ian McNulty - Talking New Orleans Food - Episode #73 Top Ten Things to Do on Your First Visit to New Orleans - Episode #39 Exploring the Bayous, Lakes and Trails - Episode #46 How Bourbon Street Happened - Episode #36 Moving to New Orleans, Part I - Episode #48 Moving to New Orleans, Part II - Episode #50 Sponsor: The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. Sponsor: Two Chicks Walking Tours Want to explore the Garden District? Head on over to Two Chicks Walking Tours. They’ve got you covered with a wonderful tour that will provide plenty of history along with fun facts about some of the neighborhoods’ residents, past and present. You also get to learn about our cemeteries because this tour includes Lafayette Cemetery, in the heart of the Garden District. Two Chicks also offers several varieties of French Quarter tours, as well as tours of St. Louis #1. Whatever you choose, know you will be in great hands and will have a wonderful time. Use code BEYOND and save 15%. twochickswalkingtours.com Sponsor: Tchoup Industries Need a new bag for all your festival adventures? Tchoup Industries (T-C-H-O-U-P) is a local company that makes durable backpacks and travel accessories. They work with local suppliers and use materials from Louisiana as much as they can. Patti Dunn and the team at Tchoup Industries offer a great line of bags,packs, fanny packs, and other bags and accessories. They also do a great job with one of a kind goods that they make right here in New Orleans, at their wonderful shop over at 1115 St. Mary’s Street, just off Magazine. Stop by Tchoup Industries next time you are in town, or online at tchoupindustries.com. Use bode BEYOND and save 15% on your order. Thank You Thanks to Rudy Rayfield (aka Rudy Da Foodie) for joining me on today's episode. A big thanks to Pythian Market for providing a space to record. Keep them in mind when you are looking for a lunch spot in the Central Business District, or for something to eat after happy hour. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com Thanks for listening! Mark
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
Aaron Burr: Revolutionary War hero, talented lawyer, Vice President, and Intriguer of treason? Between 1805 and 1807, Aaron Burr supposedly intended to commit treason by dividing the American union. How did Americans learn about and respond to this treasonous intrigue? James Lewis Jr., a Professor of History at Kalamazoo College and author of The Burr Conspiracy: Uncovering the Story of an Early American Crisis, guides us through what we know and don’t know about about Aaron Burr’s supposed plot to divide the American union. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/204 Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute Cameron Strang, Frontiers of Science: Imperialism and Natural Knowledge in the Gulf South Borderlands, 1500-1750 (Use promo code 01BFW to save 50 percent) Complementary Episodes Episode 091; Gregory Dowd, Rumors, Legends, & Homes in Early America Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 177: Martin Bruckner, The Social Life of Maps in America Episode 200: Everyday Life in Early America Episode 202: Early History of the United States Congress Episode 203: Joanne Freeman, Alexander Hamilton Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App *Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.
11 Questions about New Orleans In this episode we answer your questions about New Orleans! My wife, Marie, as well as our friends Jennifer and Chris Marshall join me on the podcast. Longtime listeners know that Jenn is the person who came up with the name of the podcast, Beyond Bourbon St. They also happen to be new New Orleanians. The questions cover everything from where to eat and drink, to what life in New Orleans is like post-Katrina. We also talk about Huey and Earl Long, potholes, last meals, and more! Time Stamps 1:47 What are some things you don’t like about living in New Orleans? 6:47 Why is there no good Chinese food in New Orleans? 8:40 One meal left on Earth. Where will you go and what will you eat? 15:56 Why did they build much of modern New Orleans below sea level? 19:00 How do you think New Orleans has changed for the better? 22:36 Favorite thing to eat, drink and do in each neighborhood? 34:09 Has New Orleans changed for better or worse post-Katrina? 35:30 Why do New Orleans Mardi Gras and Cajun Mardi Gras differ so much? 42:30 Why are so many politicians and government agencies crooked? 43:03 Where is the deduct box? 44:30 Are there any neighborhoods you avoid because you don’t feel safe? Resources Richard Campanella's article about New Orleans being above or below sea level is a great read. Episodes Mentioned History of the Irish in New Orleans - episode #7 Chef Frank Brigtsen; Chasing Flavor with Paul Prudhomme - episode #38 Hansen's Sno-Bliz and the Story of the New Orleans Snowball - episode #61 Top Ten Things to Do on Your First Visit to New Orleans - episode #39 Drink Dat - Where and What to Drink in New Orleans with Elizabeth Pearce - episode 49 Great Places to Eat Vegan and Vegetarian in New Orleans - Episode #31 Who Invented Mardi Gras? - episode #56 Sponsor: The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. You'll also get a bit of lagniappe, a little something extra. In this case, you'll receive a $10 credit to be used at Tout La in the hotel lobby - your stop for coffee and a quick bite to eat as you head out to explore New Orleans. Lagniappe, part II - email a copy of your reservation to mark@beyondbourbonst.com and I'll send you my pdf guide of what to eat, see and do in the Warehouse District. Thank You Thanks to Marie, Jenn and Chris for joining me on this episode. Chris and Jenn thought they were coming over to day drink and ended up on a podcast! A special thanks to our community members who sent in questions. Join us on Facebook (see below) if you want to send in your questions for a future episode. Want to Make Your Trip to New Orleans the Best Ever? Of course you do! If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans and want to cut through all the research we’re here to help. We offer a personalized travel consult. Here’s how it works: You complete a brief questionnaire to help us get to know you and the experience you want to have in New Orleans. Next, we set up a 20-30 minute phone or video call. During the call, we get to know you a little better. We can clarify any questions and bounce a few ideas off of you to make sure we ‘re on the right track. Finally, we prepare and deliver a pdf document with our recommendations for your trip. Depending on your needs the report will contain specific places to stay, eat and drink. It will also offer suggestions on things to do and see, all based on your budget and interests. Sound good? Just go to beyondbourbonst.com/travel for all the details and a link to order the service. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Join Us on Facebook We have a free Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your New Orleans experiences and engage with others who love all things New Orleans! It is also where you can get Marie's advice and see the articles she shares about fun things to do in the Crescent City. Join us by going to beyondbourbonst.com/facebook. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com Thanks for listening! Mark
Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History
Did you know that maps have social lives? Maps facilitate a lot of different social and political relationships between people and nations. And they did a lot of this work for Americans throughout the early American past. Martin Brückner, a Professor of English at the University of Delaware, joins us to discuss early American maps and early American mapmaking with details from his book The Social Life of Maps in America. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/177 Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Georgian Papers Programme Citizen Transcriber Sign Up OI Reader App Complementary Episodes Episode 015: Joyce Chaplin, Round About The Earth Episode 050: Marla Miller, Betsy Ross Episode 136: Jennifer Van Horn, Material Culture and the Making of America Episode 138: Patrick Spero, Frontier Politics in Early America Episode 167: Eberhard Faber, The Early History of New Orleans Episode 169: Thomas Kidd, The Religious Life of Benjamin Franklin Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App *Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.