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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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Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns 
Enjoy an interactive experience depicting the life of Mark Twain.
[...] »Library of American Broadcasting Sound Bites 
From dog food to automobiles—advertisers on the airwaves.
[...] »Traveling Culture: Circuit Chautauqua in the Twentieth Century 
Which performers, from martial artists to yodelers, traveled the Chautauqua [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »The Many Roots of African American Cooking 
Africa, Europe, and North America—mix, and serve. Explore the foods that [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
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Slavery in Wyoming 
Slavery outside of the South is often overlooked, as is Wyoming history.
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