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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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Taking the Mystery out of Copyright 
If you need a succinct copyright overview for your students, this is a place [...] »
WRA Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement 
These curious photos created by the War Relocation Authority put a positive [...] »
The Primeline Midi Library 
Browse more than 630 ragtime Midi files.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Turning Turtle: Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 
The ship's on her beam-ends and all's lost! Test your knowledge of maritime [...] »
To the Source! 
Where do historians turn for historical evidence?
[...] »A Hoax Provokes Folks: Why Lie? 
Peruse the news, but beware hot air? Examine famous U.S. hoaxes.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
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Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
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Presidential Death During the Election Process 
Unforeseen events and potential crises forced politicians and lawmakers to [...] »