# S4 Ep8: Episode 167: New Orleans Black History & Madame Lalaurie

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Podcast: [Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838)
Published: 2026-02-25T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2080

## Resource

Today, we’re taking a journey to the heart of New Orleans — a city whose rhythm, flavor, and soul are deeply rooted in Black history. You’ll hear about traditions that have turned resistance into celebration and survival into art. In part 2 of this episode, I’m going to tell you the very dark tale of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and hopefully help you separate the fact from the folklore. This week, we discuss black history, folklore, traditions, and twisted tales from New Orleans, Louisiana. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ Episode keywords: new orleans, black history, louisiana history, voodoo, madame lalaurie, paranormal, paranormal podcast, dark history, haunted locations, creepy stories, true horror stories, reddit stories, history podcast SOURCES: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-10/a-torture-chamber-is-uncovered-by-arson https://hauntedhistorytours.com/blog/madame-delphine-lalaurie-the-infamous-mistress-of-horror-in-new-orleans/ https://www.neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com/blog/womens-history-month-madame-delphine-lalaurie https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-new-orleans/lalaurie-mansion/ https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1492 Wikipedia https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/new-orleans-history-starter-pack-beginners-guide-understanding-crescent#:~:text=By%201860%2C%20New%20Orleans%20had,the%20Civil%2…

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