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People were exploring electricity in nature as early as 600 BCE. Learn about electrical discoveries and inventions throughout history by reading our blog.

Ranching in the Americas dates back to the 1500s, and owes its roots to Spain and Mexico. Learn more by reading our blog.

Going through a museum collection is a little like a treasure hunt. Find out what treasures hide in the Heritage Square collection by reading our blog.

There's a long history of Black-owned and operated newspapers here in the US, and even in Arizona. Read more about it here.

The first libraries in Phoenix were by subscription only, where members paid for access. Learn more about the history of libraries by reading our blog.

We weren't the first to dress up in Medieval costumes - the Victorians liked to, too! Learn more by reading our blog.

Sometimes the best things to look at during a Museum tour are right over our heads. Learn more about the beautiful, ornamental steel ceilings at Rosson House by reading our blog.

Immigrants - they get the job done! Learn how people who emigrated to the US impacted Heritage Square's history by reading our blog.

From different plates for everything from butter to beef, just how many dishes did Victorians use anyway?? Learn more here.