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History has been shaped and influenced by the out come of ancient trials—such as the Trial of Socrates in 399B.C.—to Rosenberg Trial in the 1950s. This site offers a comprehensive look at 50 prominent court trials throughout history and its resources can be used to give young learners an introduction to the history of the modern judicial system.
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The African-American Mosaic 
Let the Library of Congress introduce you to African-American history from [...] »
Clio Visualizing History 
This site offers a grab bag of digital history exhibits. Definitely worth [...] »
Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Culture 
At the virtual home of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Culture [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
National Museum of Natural History ![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg?itok=rqsMmArM "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
Don't let "natural history" scare you away! The museum covers anthropology [...] »
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Trailing Lewis and Clark 
Spain sent several expeditions to find the Lewis and Clark Corps of [...] »