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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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National Women's History Project 
Start your research into Women's history with the National Women's History [...] »
A Civil War Soldier in the Wild Cat Regiment 
Follow Capt. Reynold's life, from childhood photos to his stint as a Union [...] »
Linus Pauling Research Notebooks 
What goes through the mind of a Nobel-prize winning chemist?
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Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
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U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
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Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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Tippecanoe and Walking Canes Too 
A family’s oral history intersects with larger events in U.S. history.
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