The Art Assignment continues its journey through New Orleans with Brandan "BMike" Odums, the mastermind behind "ExhibitBE", a collaborative street art exhibition that transformed an unoccupied apartment building and gave it new life. Now...

In August 2005, a strong tropical cyclone hit the Southeastern United States. This storm became known as Hurricane Katrina. Learn about where Katrina landed and the devastation it caused.

NASA rolled out the core stage of the Space Launch System “mega-rocket” from a New Orleans factory on Wednesday.<br/>

Join us as we explore the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for its rich cultural heritage and lively atmosphere, New Orleans is a melting pot of diverse cultures, including French-speaking Cajuns, Creoles, Italians, Irish,...

MOT 1953: NEW ORLEANS: PORT: WS Cargo ships, VS Ship names, Swedish 'Uddeholm Goteborg', 'Inhambane' Portugal , Norwegian 'Thalatta Tonsberg', 'Farmsun Amsterdam', 'Anapoy' on stern TU Greek flag, 'Emsriff Hamburg', 'Nichirei Maru'.

Hurricane Katrina was historic, not just for size and strength but for way it hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and southeastern Louisiana. It led to death, destruction, displacement, and suffering, particularly in New Orleans. See the...

MOT 1952: NEW ORLEANS: FRENCH QUARTER: HA WS Neon 'Jimmy Moran's Food for Kings' (809 St. Louis Street) restaurant sign standing on top of flat roof building. Famous, fettuccine, historic neighborhood.

MOT 1952: NEW ORLEANS: FRENCH QUARTER: TU WS 'Historical Old Absinthe House' sign w/ Bourbon St. on lamppost FG, MS Sign. VS 'Defaite de l'armee Anglaise' by engraver Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1815?) Battle of New Orleans in War of 1812.

In the 1960s, Black schoolgirl Ruby Bridges and White teacher Barbara Henry showed America the true power of racial integration in the classroom.

The Art Assignment travels to New Orleans to meet with Tameka Norris, who makes art in a variety of media and often uses her body in her work. She challenges YOU to become someone else. Sarah then highlights Adrian Piper, who created an...

Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.

Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...

Mardi Gras (or "Fat Tuesday") is New Orleans, United State's version of Carnival. It's a three-week long festival of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn about the history, symbolism, and customs of the festivities - and...

Hurricane Katrina was historic, not just for size and strength but for way it hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and southeastern Louisiana. It led to death, destruction, displacement, and suffering, particularly in New Orleans. See the...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

Carnival is celebrated in over 50 countries. How did an ancient pagan festival become the world’s biggest party?

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Louisiana.