History
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How Lincoln and Eleanor Ragsdale helped desegregate Phoenix
Dr. Lincoln Ragsdale Sr. was an instrumental member of Phoenix’s community. Here’s how he became one of the city’s pioneers despite an onslaught of racism.
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These are the 4 things locals miss most about metro Phoenix
Here are four things locals said they miss the most about metro Phoenix before rapid development made its mark.
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We went inside the Monroe St. Abbey in Phoenix. Here’s what we saw
We took a tour of the historic Monroe St. Abbey in downtown Phoenix. Here’s what we learned, plus lots of photos showing you what it’s like inside.
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Book a stay with a side of history at these 9 storied Arizona hotels
Here’s a look at nine of Arizona’s oldest hotels, where you can follow the footsteps of famous figures from the past or maybe encounter a ghost.
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10 Arizona ghosts, haunted spots, and creepy urban legends
From a ghost town outside of Flagstaff to haunted hotels throughout the state, here are 10 tales of ghosts, haunted spots, and urban legends that may keep you up at night.
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20 influential Indigenous Americans you may not know about
Backed by news articles and historical sources, Stacker compiled a list of 20 influential Indigenous Americans you might not know about.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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2 historic Arizona sites make 2025 endangered list
These two Arizona properties made the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s most endangered historic places.
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This Arizona family lived the consequences of the Alien Enemies Act—now they’re watching it again
Members of this Arizona family were part of the 120,000 Japanese Americans held in internment camps during WWII, in accordance with the Alien Enemies Act—the same law President Trump is using to deport Venezuelan migrants suspected to be gang members.
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Internment camps for Japanese Americans in Arizona relied on same 1798 law Trump invoked for deportations
President Trump’s rare use of the Alien Enemies Act from 1798 has triggered memories of the country’s dark chapter of Japanese internment camps.
