Category: Louisiana Studies

Victorian Girls Doing STEM

Victorian Girls Doing STEM

By Hans Rasmussen In this post, Hans Rasmussen uses the diary of Ella Grunewald, a teenage girl in late nineteenth-century New Orleans, to show that, despite various campaigns in recent… READ MORE

Po’Boys of All Kinds

Po’Boys of All Kinds

By Burke Bischoff In this post, Burke Bischoff describes the abundant variety of po’boys on offer in New Orleans. New Orleans is internationally famous for its distinctive architecture, one-of-a-kind culture,… READ MORE

Priceless Encounters

Priceless Encounters

By Robert Mann In this blog post, Robert Mann describes the surprising connections he’s made at events featuring his latest book, Kingfish U: Huey Long and LSU. For decades, my… READ MORE

On Rescuing Biodiversity

On Rescuing Biodiversity

By Johnny Armstrong In this post, Johnny Armstrong answers questions about his new book, Rescuing Biodiversity: The Protection and Restoration of a North Louisiana Ecosystem. What inspired you to write… READ MORE

Meeting Ernest J. Gaines

By Ruth Laney Ruth Laney shares how an impromptu interview inspired a love of storytelling and led to a decades-long friendship with one of Louisiana’s most celebrated writers. In late… READ MORE

Review Roundup: March 2021

Review Roundup: March 2021

LSU Press publishes the works of a host of talented scholars and poets. Each month, we take a moment to recognize the impact these authors and their works are having… READ MORE

Review Roundup: November 2020

Review Roundup: November 2020

LSU Press publishes the works of a host of talented scholars and poets. Each month, we take a moment to recognize the impact these authors and their works are having… READ MORE

Liz Skilton Talks About Hurricane Naming

Liz Skilton Talks About Hurricane Naming

June 1st marked the beginning of Hurricane Season—the period of time each year when these phenomena are at their peak. For her latest book, Liz Skilton, assistant professor of history… READ MORE

Marybeth Lima Talks About Birding

Marybeth Lima Talks About Birding

Early spring is a great time for birding—many birds in Louisiana, as well as in other states, are out in full force. Marybeth Lima, avid birder and author of the… READ MORE