Hurricane Katrina caused the levees surrounding New Orleans to fail due to poor design and the storm’s ferocity. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) admitted that the levees were only designed to protect from a category three storm due to restrictive funding. However, further investigations revealed that low-quality construction and poor design caused […]
New Orleans’ nickname “The Big Easy” has several possible origins, including its supportive music scene, relaxed attitude towards alcohol consumption, and affordable cost of living. The nickname gained popularity after the release of a film of the same name in 1987. Most everyone has heard the city of New Orleans, located in Louisiana along the […]
New Orleans has five major Catholic cemeteries, featuring above-ground graves due to the swampy terrain. The oldest, Saint Louis #1, is the most famous and includes the grave of Marie Laveau. Other cemeteries, such as Saint Louis #2 and #3, feature the graves of famous musicians and historical figures. Greenwood Cemetery has a memorial to […]
