When millions of people tuned in to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, they were treated to a New Orleans cultural spectacular during pregame. Why it matters: You didn't know "America the Beautiful" could be such a bop,

Greasing of the poles started more than five decades ago in New Orleans, a city that doesn't take itself too seriously. But since then, the significance has changed a bit. Here's the history.

A New Year’s Day terrorist attack killed 14 people, rattled the city and prompted government officials to enhance the security precautions for the upcoming events.