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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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VOCES Oral History Project 
Ever wondered about the wartime experiences of Latinos and Latinas? VOCES [...] »
Florida Folklife Collection 
Explore the folk lore of Florida—from musical performances and art to [...] »
University of California History Digital Archives 
Discover the history of the University of California through primary sources [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
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The History of History 
"Historian" wasn't always a career path—only in the 19th century did it [...] »