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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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Traveling Culture: Circuit Chautauqua in the Twentieth Century 
Which performers, from martial artists to yodelers, traveled the Chautauqua [...] »
NOVA: Einstein's Big Idea 
E=mc2. What does it mean? How has it changed society? What was Einstein's [...] »
Missouri Digital Heritage 
Missouri teachers looking for primary sources, look no further. Explore this [...] »
History Quiz
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Memorializing Memorials 
How do we relate to national memorials? Photographs can show us how we want [...] »
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
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Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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Begging Leave to Inform the Publick 
Ads that were revolutionary ... or not. What products could be sold during [...] »