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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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Fifty Years of Coca-Cola Television Advertisements 
Archives 50 Coca-Cola commercials, broadcast outtakes, and experimental [...] »
Earliest Voices: A Gallery from the Vincent Voice Library 
Hear the conviction and charisma of seven renowned turn-of-the-century [...] »
Beyond Face Value: Depictions of Slavery in Confederate Currency 
Learn about southern culture through the images on Confederate currency.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
War of Invaders 
What do these biased narratives of the French and Indian War tell us?
[...] »Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
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Civil War Convicts: Unraveling a Misconception 
Did criminals fight during the Civil War? Not exactly, but some soldiers [...] »