From molded salads and pineapple casserole to punch bowl desserts and bourbon balls, you'll rarely find these holiday dishes ...

There is no single “American” culture. Rather, we have a patchwork of diverse histories, traditions and dialects—a culmination of the experiences of those who live in each region. Language is an ...

These days you'll find her on Bravo's Real Housewives of New York, but Tinsley Mortimer is very much a southern gal at heart—which is why we decided she'd be the perfect person to school us on the art ...

There’s something about a Southern kitchen that just feels like home—especially when Grandma’s recipes are on the table. From skillet biscuits smothered in gravy to sweet potato casserole with crunchy ...

The best southern rock songs merge the basic fundamentals of rock ‘n’ roll, country and the blues to create a sound that more than justifies its own genre. The music often incorporates long jams, ...

Historians discuss labor relations between former slaves and former masters after the Civil War. Ed Ayers: Perhaps the most fundamental thing that had to be decided the day that slavery ended was what ...

John T. Edge is a man who knows how spin a good yarn. Listening to him talk can feel like falling under the spell of your favorite college professor. He's wickedly smart, funny, warm and welcoming.

Livermush: North Carolina's "Poor Man's Pâté" Livermush is commonly found in the western part of North Carolina, as well as being noticeably present in central North Carolina. Sometimes called the ...

Savannah, Georgia during the Civil War. The southern landscape is often a key element of southern gothic fiction. Library of Congress “Don’t you see?” he cried. “Don't you see? This whole land, the ...

The classic Southern accent in Georgia is on the decline, according to a two-university study. The shift toward a mainstream American accent has become more pronounced with Generation X. Each ...