A photograph of a building on a street corner. There is a street lamp in the foreground with a sign for Dauphine Street hanging from it.

Things You Should Know But Don’t: The Sultan’s Palace

New Orleans is known for a great many things.  High among them are lavish celebrations and a tradition of knowing […]

Douglas Wood - August 29, 2022
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Things You Should Know But Don’t: The New Orleans Vampires

My newest novel, Blood on the Bayou, is centered in New Orleans, one of the most unique cultures in the […]

Douglas Wood - August 15, 2022
A wooden shelf with antique glass bottles. The bottles contain various medicines, poisons, and chemicals.

Things You Should Know But Don’t: Minnie Wallace

Did you know that monetary gain is one of the top reasons that serial killers, and murderers in general, kill […]

Douglas Wood - August 1, 2022
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Things You Should Know But Don’t: New Orleans Trunk Murders

Continuing our true crime tour of New Orleans, next up is the gruesome murders of Theresa and Leonide Moity—more widely […]

Douglas Wood - July 18, 2022
A black and white image of balconies in the French Quarter of New Orleans with plants hanging off of them.

Things You Should Know But Don’t: The Axeman of New Orleans

From May 1918 to October 1919, the people of New Orleans found themselves terrorized by a serial killer who became […]

Douglas Wood - July 4, 2022
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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Do No Harm

In a recent article in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Susan D’Agostino presents provocative views faced by the artificial […]

Douglas Wood - June 20, 2022
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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Clementine Barnabet

New Orleans is a glamorous city known for its unique culture, from Cajun cooking to the raucous parties associated with […]

Douglas Wood - June 6, 2022
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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Mardi Gras in New Orleans

If you live in the United States it’s likely you’ve at least heard of Mardi Gras, best known for its […]

Douglas Wood - May 23, 2022
The tomb of Marie Laveau in New Orleans. It is a plaster crypt covered in multiple sets of handwritten Xs. There are offerings such as flowers and books and small objects.

Things You Should Know But Don’t: New Orleans Voodoo

In my latest novel, Blood on the Bayou, the culture of New Orleans takes center-stage. Voodoo is of particular interest […]

Douglas Wood - May 9, 2022
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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Responsible Behavior in Space

Time and time again, the advancements made in technology have been applied in warfare to increase efficiency and get an […]

Douglas Wood - April 25, 2022
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