Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a rich cultural celebration with origins in ancient pagan rituals, now thriving in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is here, and the celebrations are in full swing.

Nellie Murray learned to cook from her mother and grandmother, who were enslaved by the 14th governor of Louisiana, Paul Octave Hébert.

Something from ancient history. And from right here, right now in New Orleans as WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood shows you. It’s called Future Shock Video. The owner and ...