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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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Pittsburgh City Photographer 
See Pittsburgh, PA, the way it appeared as early as the 1890s.
[...] »Mount Vernon 
Take a virtual tour of George Washington's famous estate, Mt. Vernon.
[...] »The Texas Constitutions Digitization Project 
When was Texas part of Mexico? The U.S.? Separate?
[...] »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 a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Dueling Logic 
Pistols at noon, or handbags at dawn? Decode the Code of Honor by answering [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
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Snuff ‘n Sniff 
Cities as olfactory factories and what, historically, humans have thought [...] »