Arizona History

How Arizona Became the Site for America's Largest Bank Heist
How Arizona Became the Site for America's Largest Bank Heist
How Arizona Became the Site for America's Largest Bank Heist
In the middle of the day on April 22nd, 1981, the doors of the First National Bank of Tucson slammed open. In walked four men with guns, wearing Halloween masks and stockings over their heads who immediately took the manager and janitor hostage. What would follow was the largest bank heist in American history...
Arizona is Home to the Civil War's Most Interesting Battle
Arizona is Home to the Civil War's Most Interesting Battle
Arizona is Home to the Civil War's Most Interesting Battle
The American Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on our soil, which is impressive, as it basically was just fought on the Eastern Seaboard. Many forget, or never learned; however, that Arizona played a role in the fight against the Confederacy.
Arizona's Weirdest State Symbol
Arizona's Weirdest State Symbol
Arizona's Weirdest State Symbol
Arizona is one of the most unique states in the U.S., and for good reason. As one of the most biologically and socially diverse states in the nation, it's bound to have some wackiness seep through the cracks.
The Blizzard of '67, and Why Arizona Fears a Repeat
The Blizzard of '67, and Why Arizona Fears a Repeat
The Blizzard of '67, and Why Arizona Fears a Repeat
When you think of Arizona, you're likely not thinking of snowboarding, hot chocolate, and white Christmases. It's a hot and barren desert for the most part, with most winter months hitting above 100 at least once.
The Best Arizona Halloween Costumes for 2024
The Best Arizona Halloween Costumes for 2024
The Best Arizona Halloween Costumes for 2024
If you want to stand out from the zombies, mummies, and vampires on the street this Halloween, take a dive into some Arizona history and legend for the inspiration for your next costume.
The History of Arizona's Most Pointless Law
The History of Arizona's Most Pointless Law
The History of Arizona's Most Pointless Law
Arizona has its fair share of weird and wacky laws, but most of them could be held up in a court of law today if we wanted them to. Luckily, no one really seems to care about missing teeth and witchcraft masked as fortune telling, but if the state were so inclined, they could begin to crack down on these things once again.

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