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How did Phoenix get its name?

How did Phoenix get its name?

FromValley 101


How did Phoenix get its name?

FromValley 101

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is it related to the mythological phoenix, a bird that lived for hundreds of years, died in an explosion of flames, and would be reborn from its ashes? It would make sense, given that Phoenix summers set us on fire and yet here we are still. Who named our city? And was it ever called something else? To answer those questions, Valley 101 producer Téa Francesca Price dug into Phoenix's history.Want to submit a question for Valley 101 to answer? Visit valley101podcast.azcentral.com. 
Released:
Mar 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Whether you're a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there's something you've always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101podcast.azcentral.com or reach us on Twitter @Valley101pod.