State History
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11 fascinating things I saw at the Phoenix Hall of Flame Museum
The Phoenix Hall of Flame museum is dedicated to all things firefighting. This fascinating spot features an array of vintage, handmade fire trucks worthy of an art museum. Here are the 11 coolest things inside.
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See the most extreme temperatures in Arizona history
Here are the highest and lowest recorded temperatures in Arizona’s history.
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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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Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects
At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to gather stories of Indigenous children in boarding schools have been slashed due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The hilarious diner that’s perfect for breaking up your AZ road trip
Hear about Delgadillo’s, the quirky Arizona diner along route 66 that’s the perfect place to get a bite, stretch your legs, and laugh a little.
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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.
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The 10 best movies set in Arizona
From action and comedy to thrillers and heartfelt dramas, these 10 movies set in Arizona capture everything there is to love about the Grand Canyon State.
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6 influential women who shaped Arizona history
From breaking glass ceilings to championing for the rights of marginalized communities, these Arizona women’s stories are worth sharing.
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Pentagon blames ‘mistake’ for deletion of Navajo Code Talkers pages in DEI scrub, says content will be restored
The Pentagon called the removal of Navajo Code Talker content a “mistake,” vowing Tuesday to restore material taken offline during a scrub of DEI content.
