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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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Organization of American Historians 
Visit the website of the largest organization of professional historians in [...] »
Science, Technology, and the CIA 
Project "Acoustic Kitty," anyone? With different code names for missions, [...] »
St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project 
Explore the largest collection of freedom suits available to U.S. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
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Selling a Slave 
The obstacles and restraints on disposing of one's human "property."
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