1.21: Target New Orleans
The War of 1812 begins! Seven weeks after Louisiana wins statehood, America declares war on Britain. It goes poorly. Britain puts New Orleans in its sights, and the militias—particularly, black militi...
12 Nov 202422min
1.20: Pirate Endgame
Pirate leader Jean Lafitte has a critical decision to make. So does the U.S. Navy. Nothing less is at stake than the future of Barataria Bay—and New Orleans. READ MORE: The Pirates Laffite: The Treac...
24 Okt 202419min
1.19: The Lafittes vs. The Law
Jean and Pierre Lafitte fight the law in the bays and bayous of Louisiana. The Lafittes usually win (or at least escape). But the Navy and New Orleans gear up for a big showdown with the pirates of Ba...
14 Okt 202424min
1.18: The Pirates of Barataria
Piracy explodes in the Gulf. Pierre and Jean Lafitte establish a pirate empire in Barataria Bay. Despite Jefferson's embargo, New Orleans residents enjoy tons of cheap, illegal goods. READ MORE: The ...
6 Okt 202418min
1.17: The Slave Revolt of 1811
Hundreds of enslaved Louisianans rise up against the sugar plantations. Led by Charles Deslondes, this army marches on New Orleans while the U.S. military is away. READ MORE: American Uprising: The U...
19 Sep 202430min
1.16: The Slavery Trials of Adelaide
Adelaide, a Domingan refugee of color, arrives in New Orleans. She is free. And she has the proof. But people continually try to re-enslave her anyway. READ MORE: "Paper Thin: Freedom and Re-enslavem...
3 Sep 202416min
1.15: Welcoming, Enslaving Refugees
10,000 refugees from San-Domingue/Haiti suddenly land in New Orleans. Thousands get homes and jobs. Thousands are re-enslaved at the docks. READ MORE: The Accidental City: Improvising New Orleans by ...
26 Aug 202423min
1.14: The Aaron Burr Crisis
Aaron Burr plots a conspiracy. To stop it, General Wilkinson places New Orleans under military dictatorship. French speakers prove their loyalty to the United States. READ MORE: The Burr Conspiracy: U...
16 Aug 202422min
