From the brothels of post-Civil War-era St. Louis to the streets of New Orleans' Storyville, this episode traces the history of prostitution along the Mississippi River — and the endless tug-of-war between tolerance, regulation, and suppression that has defined it. We start with Eliza Haycraft, a remarkable St. Louis woman who arrived penniless by
Population (2010) 14 Introduction It’s been 250 years since France governed the Mississippi Valley, but their influence is still alive along the Mississippi River from St. Louis to Sainte Genevieve. Many of these communities pre-date the founding of New Orleans and have preserved impressive remnants of their earlier days.
The Crescent City; the Big Easy; The City that Care Forgot; the Birthplace of Jazz. New Orleans goes by many names. Take a look around the city with me; here's a gallery of a few of the pictures I've taken on recent trips. I'll be adding more in the next few months.
If your budget is tight this year and your dream trip to Venice is on hold, now is a great time to hit the road to get reacquainted with the history and culture of the Mississippi Valley. And what could be more fun than visiting festivals along the river that mix history and culture with
Poco, formed from the remnants of the group Buffalo Springfield, produced a few pleasant pop hits in the 1970s and beyond. You can read a pretty thorough bio of the group here, but I'm just interested in one song, Heart of the Night, from their 1978 album Legend. It's a sweet song that reminds us that our loved one
I'm off to New Orleans for New Years Eve, so I thought I'd end the year with this fun tune from Gary US Bonds, originally released in 1960. Enjoy, and Happy New Year! Listen to more Songs here.
