Search results
What's in a name? Carbonear resident takes issue with street named after 17th century marauder
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoAlthough Lorne Power doesn't live on D'Iberville Street, he strongly believes the name should be...
Biloxi was named and Ship Island was discovered during this key period in MS Coast history
Biloxi Sun Herald via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoSome of the most important facets of Mississippi Coast culture begin at a time in history that’s...
This N.L. couple went for a walk with their dog — and returned with a centuries-old cannonball
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoBernard Martin and Shelley Bryant were walking their dog, Brigus, in Petty Harbour when they came...
What's the History of Mardi Gras? Here's How the Pre-Lent Party Got Started
Country Living via Yahoo News· 1 year agoYou might know all about New Orleans' big Fat Tuesday party, but do you know how Mardi Gras actually...
The History of Mardis Gras in 10 Facts
Town & Country via Yahoo News· 6 months agoFrom the story of how Mardi Gras first came to be to the most popular traditions—like the beads and the king cake—we're exploring the most raucous...
Where did Mardi Gras start in the US? You may think it's New Orleans, but it's not
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 5 months agoIn the United States, Mardi Gras is an event that is very much celebrated in some southern cities....
How did Biloxi get its name? Here’s the often-forgotten history.
Biloxi Sun Herald via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoToday, Biloxi is synonymous with beaches, casinos, seafood and gambling. But the history of the name...
Legend says the sunken Isle of Caprice will rise from the water again. Is that possible?
Biloxi Sun Herald via Yahoo Canada News· 12 months agoIt was a slice of paradise for gamblers and drinkers during the Prohibition Era before it sank...