History
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What to know about Phoenix’s 11 sister cities (in 11 different countries!)
Phoenix is fortunate enough to have 11 sister cities in 11 countries. Find out more about every single one!
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From desert roots to downtown: The history of Phoenix
Explore Phoenix’s history—from ancient Hohokam settlement to modern metropolis—that shaped the Southwest’s largest city.
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What Arizona’s immigrant population looked like in 1900
These countries are where most of Arizona’s immigrant community was coming from in 1900.
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Remember these broken US-Indigenous treaties this Native American Heritage Month
As long as the United States has negotiated treaties with Indigenous nations, it has broken those treaties. Learn about them here for Native American Heritage Month.
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Get to know 13 of the teeniest, tiniest towns in Arizona
Explore 13 of the smallest towns in Arizona, from villages and hamlets to tiny towns with novelty names.
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10 celebrities who took their last breath in Arizona
Discover the final moments of 10 iconic celebrities who bid farewell in Arizona. From Hollywood stars to music legends, explore their lasting legacies.
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Bernice King, ASU celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy for 60th anniversary of Arizona visit
In honor of the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Arizona, Arizona State University and Tempe Center for the Arts hosted a keynote lecture by Bernice King, the youngest of King’s children.
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OPINION: It’s time to make Great Bend of the Gila a national monument
Without urgent action, these sacred, historical lands face the constant risk of irreversible damage. Growing up in Tucson, I learned to feel the deep connection between the land and our communities. My Indigenous and Latine heritage taught me that the environment is more than a backdrop to our lives: it’s part of our identity,…
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Scientology & beyond: 6 religious groups with strong AZ ties
From Scientology to the Children of Light, learn about six religions that either got started in Arizona or have strong ties to the state.
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The most notorious natural events in Arizona history
Here are 10 of the most notorious natural events in Arizona history, from the deadly Yarnell Hill Fire to an epic Northern Arizona snowstorm.
