History
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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.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
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The Mogollon Monster & Whispering Trolls: Arizona’s 5 creepiest cryptids
From the Mogollon Monster to the Whispering Trolls, these legendary Arizona creatures are unsettling.
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The Amazon drones are coming to Arizona later this year
The same-day delivery drones will launch from Amazon’s fulfillment center in Tolleson, the first location in Arizona to have them.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
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The underground graveyard in Tucson that’s full of secrets
Tucson was home to Court Street Cemetery, a historic cemetery that was in operation from 1875 to 1909. Learn about its secrets here.
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Milestones in women’s history from the year you were born
Stacker dug through historical records and selected inspirational or important moments in women’s history every year from 1919 to 2022.
