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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 History of Sanitary Sewers 
Few engineering feats are so overlooked by history as the creation of sewers [...] »
Las Vegas: An Unconventional History 
Why is Las Vegas one of the world's most popular destinations? How has it [...] »
Quilt Index 
Consider broaching local or women's history using a quilt as a gateway [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
[...] »Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
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Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
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Jefferson versus Hamilton 
Their differing philosophies of government set the stage for the permanent [...] »