History https://www.azpm.org/tags/history History en-US Copyright Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:07:59 GMT Two cultures, one sausage: week two of the fifth annual Chinese Chorizo Fest https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-16/231624-two-cultures-one-sausage-week-two-of-the-fifth-annual-chinese-chorizo-fest AZPM heads to Tucson Meet Yourself for a taste of this year’s Chinese Chorizo Festival. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:07:59 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-16/231624-two-cultures-one-sausage-week-two-of-the-fifth-annual-chinese-chorizo-fest Noor Haghighi Slugman returns from his home planet to attend Slugfest this weekend https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-13/231570-slugman-returns-from-his-home-planet-to-attend-slugfest-this-weekend Also on Arizona Spotlight: A woman with a love of plants starts her journey as an aspiring novelist in her 70's. Naturalist Matthew Nelson retells a story when he was in Devil's Canyon, and Archive Tucson remarks on food scarcity in mid-century Tucson. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:24:24 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-13/231570-slugman-returns-from-his-home-planet-to-attend-slugfest-this-weekend Mark McLemore A new book examines the legends surrounding the Sonoran Desert Toad https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-30/231404-a-new-book-examines-the-legends-surrounding-the-sonoran-desert-toad Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Gorgeous Excitement" returns to the Steinfeld Gallery. Tucson Film Festival celebrates independent filmmaking. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:16:31 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-30/231404-a-new-book-examines-the-legends-surrounding-the-sonoran-desert-toad Mark McLemore Tucson’s first skyscraper becomes an event space. Here is how the building transformed. https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-29/231375-tucsons-first-skyscraper-becomes-an-event-space-here-is-how-the-building-transformed The Treasury 1929 takes over what was once the city’s tallest building. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:25:25 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-29/231375-tucsons-first-skyscraper-becomes-an-event-space-here-is-how-the-building-transformed Thatcher Warrick Hess Restored Greek Byzantine palace offers blueprint for preserving cultural heritage https://www.azpm.org/history/2026-09-17/231231-restored-greek-byzantine-palace-offers-blueprint-for-preserving-cultural-heritage Greeks claim the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a model of bringing ancient treasures back to life. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:32:35 GMT https://www.azpm.org/history/2026-09-17/231231-restored-greek-byzantine-palace-offers-blueprint-for-preserving-cultural-heritage PBS NewsHour REMEMBERING 9/11: Southern Arizona’s memorials to Sept. 11 keep history tangible https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-10/231134-remembering-911-southern-arizonas-memorials-to-sept-11-keep-history-tangible Several memorials in the region preserve pieces of the World Trade Center, offering a physical connection to the tragedy, 25 years later. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:33:16 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-10/231134-remembering-911-southern-arizonas-memorials-to-sept-11-keep-history-tangible Thatcher Warrick Hess "Woodstock: Three Days that Defined a Generation" https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-27/230981-woodstock-three-days-that-defined-a-generation Also on Arizona Spotlight: John Washington talks about his book “How to Close a Camp: Dispatches from the Fight Against Immigrant Detention"; AZPM fan Gene Fisher shares his personal Woodstock experience; and remembering drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:02 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-27/230981-woodstock-three-days-that-defined-a-generation Mark McLemore Tucson’s 251st anniversary celebration brings history to life https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-20/230904-tucsons-251-celebration-brings-history-to-life-at-presidio-museum The Presidio Museum will host the Tucson 251+ celebration with pop-up exhibits, historic ingredients, music and a museum bar inspired by the city’s past. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:01:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-20/230904-tucsons-251-celebration-brings-history-to-life-at-presidio-museum Thatcher Warrick Hess Vinyl Grooves Run Deep. https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-12/230821-vinyl-grooves-run-deep Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona Theater Board Chair Mike Seiden previews the upcoming season; And "Speaking Personally" with pubic broadcasting pioneer Linda O'Bryon. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:23:13 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-12/230821-vinyl-grooves-run-deep Mark McLemore Carisa Hendrix talks about becoming Lucy Darling. https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-04/230732-xxx Also on Arizona Spotlight: Scott Simon's latest book offers his appreciation of animal companionship; and how the spiritual combines with pop culture at The Last Supper Museum. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:22:46 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-04/230732-xxx Mark McLemore