Arizona History

Apache Peace Camps: Survival and Strategy in Spanish Arizona

Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

The history of Apache Peace Camps is a story of survival, strategy and the difficult choices Indigenous people made in the face of colonization.

What City Feels Like the Heart of America?

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

From small towns to major metros, these voices paint a portrait of how Americans see themselves and the places that shape us.

Two Peoples, One Name: Understanding the O’odham

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

The Akimel O’odham and Tohono O’odham tribes are cousins, sharing cultural practices, language, ceremonies and much more over the millennia.

The Gila River: Lifeline, Legacy and the Fight for Native Rights in Arizona

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

The Gila River has long been more than just a body of water; it has been a lifeline for the Native communities who have lived along its banks.

Ancient O’odham Weapons: The Ironwood War Club

Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

Explore how the O’odham used tools for hunting, self-defense and ceremonial purposes, with ingenuity and craftsmanship behind each piece.

Why is this Arizona tribe moving away from the name ‘Pima?’

Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

Learn the real history of the Akimel O’odham name, a tribe in Arizona, and how the label “Pima” came to be.

Can you name the 13 original American colonies?

Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

How well do people really remember the 13 original American colonies? In this lively man-on-the-street segment, we talk with people to find out.

Sons and Daughters: Proving Ancestry

Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution honors the legacy of her ancestors who fought in the American Revolution.

Sons and Daughters: Tell My Ancestors

Friday, Nov. 28, 2025

The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution share heartfelt messages to their ancestors who helped shape the foundation of the United States.

The Tucson Presidio: As Old as the American Revolution

Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Did you know Tucson, Arizona, is older than the United States? In this episode of “What Happened in AZ?” explore why the fort was founded.