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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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Civil War Maps 
Explore the Library of Congress' collection of Civil War maps, including [...] »
Murphy and Bolanz: Block and Addition Books, Dallas County 1880-1920 
Explore the layout and businesses of turn-of-the-century Dallas.
[...] »Tangled Roots 
Primary sources point out cultural connections between the experiences of [...] »
History Quiz
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Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
Lewis Hine: Caption Critique 
Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?
[...] »Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
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National Museum of Natural History ![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg?itok=rqsMmArM "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
Don't let "natural history" scare you away! The museum covers anthropology [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
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The Memphis Belle 
The last operational mission of a venerable World War II airplane.
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