John Wayne was born in Iowa and lived for most of his adult life in California. Yet, he spent many years exploring, living, and investing in Arizona, where he produced […]
Ever since the Grand Canyon became grand, tourists have been flocking to Arizona to see the sights and experience the unique landscape and indigenous cultures. This presentation covers the whole […]
Join Arizona Humanities for a FREE family-friendly celebration of storytelling, Arizona history, and All Hallows Eve. Wear your spookiet costume and listen to ghost stories under the full moon. Marshall Shore, […]
Click Here to Reserve Your Seat Join Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, Associate Professor of History at Texas A&M University, for an evening exploring the intersection of religion and politics in Chicana/o […]
In time for Halloween, Dr. Hogle explores the surprising evolution of the vampire from evil to good (and even sexy) in some fictions and films toward the end of the […]
Through the vehicle of true crime and spine-chilling Arizona lore, this presentation highlights macabre stories and their historical background, including the tale of Winnie Ruth Judd, Arizona's most infamous murderer, […]
Discovered in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg, the Vulture Gold Mine was the first big gold mine in Arizona. The mine and its colorful cast of characters, along with the town […]
On November 3, 2015, Katherine Dungan (University of Arizona) will present “Religion and Religious Architecture: A Historical Approach to Interpreting Great Kivas.” From Katherine: In my work, I raise questions […]
With the exception of the most ardent collectors and the older generations, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role […]
Ancient philosophers Plato and Epicurus disagree on whether the soul is immortal, yet neither thought death is to be feared. Instead, both argued that death gives us a reason to […]
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