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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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Raid on Deerfield: The Many Stories of 1704 
Documents the 1704 raid on Deerfield, MA, by 300 French and their Native [...] »
American Photography: A Century of Images 
How has photography altered our perception of and the actuality of reality [...] »
Voices from the Gaps: Women Writers and Artists of Color 
Learn about all of America's most famous female writers of color with this [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
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Dissent in the Ranks 
George Washington's military career and reputation were not pure successes [...] »