Old Medicine: Manglier Tea
"Old medicine” is what Rebecca Henry calls the herbal and folk traditions that people used for relief when medicines weren’t readily available.
Pointe-Marie: A Premier Destination in Baton Rouge, LA, Combining Tradition, Community, and Opportunity
Pointe-Marie in Baton Rouge is a meticulously planned village blending Louisiana's rich architectural heritage with modern living. Developed by the renowned Guillaume family, all homes follow a strict design code on the exteriors, picket-fenced yards and paved streets along the banks of the Mississippi River.
Vincent Ahtime – Bridging Tradition and Innovation – A Journey into Creole Architecture
Vincent Ahtime guides us through his architectural philosophy, projects, and dreams for the future, exploring the delicate balance between tradition and modernity.
Quatre artistes du coeur de la bande neutre
“The Neutral Strip” or “No Man’s Land”… the disputed territory between the United States and Spain along Louisiana’s western border after the Louisiana Purchase became a haven for outlaws, pioneers and diverse...
Willie O’Ree – first black player in the National Hockey League
Willie O’Ree was just 14 when he had the honour of meeting his childhood hero Jackie Robinson. Robinson was sport’s man of the hour and was fresh off breaking the baseball colour barrier.
Jewel Gould – founder of Balanced Women
You never know just where your life will take you. Take, for instance, Jewel Gould. She’s currently making a huge difference as an influencer, innovator and wellness advocate – but it might not have appeared that she would have ended up here when she was in her early 20s.
Katrina Thompkins
Katrina Thompkins could quite easily be deemed a modern-day hero. It’s not just the fact that she’s a registered nurse who’s been working on the frontline during the pandemic, but also that she has successfully launched a thriving business during that same time. Best of all? It’s a business designed to help people who are suffering.
Tiger Woods – the greatest golfer of all time?
Who’s the greatest golfer of all time? It’s hard to have this conversation without acknowledging Tiger Woods.
Marie-Louise Lachapelle – The Mother of Obstetrics
This woman has probably had an effect on each of us and our families, although we probably have never heard of her. Marie-Louise Lachapelle has often been called the “mother of obstetrics”.
Willie O’Ree
Willie O’Ree was just 14 when he had the honour of meeting his childhood hero Jackie Robinson. Robinson was sport’s man of the hour and was fresh off breaking the baseball colour barrier.
Unbeknownst to the...
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: a challenge to healthcare.
Dr Colin Michie, FRCPCH FRSA FLS RNutr, London; Dr Beatrice Kenol, MD, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Wont You Celebrate With Me
Won't you celebrate with me
what i have shaped into
a kind of life? i had no mod...
Tiger Woods
Who’s the greatest golfer of all time? It’s hard to have this conversation without acknowledging Tiger Woods. It’s an impressive feat just to have his name mentioned amongst greats like Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hoga...
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is the world’s richest athlete. In fact, he was the first sports star to ever become a billionaire! This achievement can’t be overestimated – especially when you consider that there are only a h...
Jackie Robinson
A total of 26,623 people crammed into Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York to watch a baseball game on April 15th 1947. Those in attendance had no idea that this date – which until that point held no significanc...
Carl Lewis
In 1987 a grieving Carl Lewis laid his father Bill to rest. Lewis was fresh off winning four gold medals at the previous Olympic Games in 1984 and – in a poignant gesture – presented one of these medals to his...