The pope's maternal grandparents are described as Black or a person of mixed white and Black ancestry in historical documents ...

With tombs belonging to Marie Laveau, Nicolas Cage, and other legends, this circa-1789 cemetery in New Orleans is a must-visit for anyone curious about voodoo.

The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s ...

Some are traditional old buildings and churches, but there are plenty of other fascinating old sites too, like restaurants, cemeteries, and houses. The French Quarter is New Orleans’ historic heart.

Of all the city's attractions, New Orleans' cemeteries are a one-stop shop ... and more about providing a historical and cultural context to those interested in these "cities of the dead." ...

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) is the final resting place of some of New Orleans' more unique characters, including Bernard de Marigny – former ...