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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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Open Yale Courses 
Looking for a little professional development? Miss your college classes? [...] »
History Explorer 
The Smithsonian offers rich resources for teachers, but tracking them down [...] »
White House Historical Association 
There's more to the White House than the President himself—music, art, staff [...] »
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 [...] »
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
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Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
Bureau of Labor Statistics 
Is your grandfather more likely to be working now than he would have been in [...] »
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Rock Paper Scissors 
Gamester extraordinaire Comte de Rochambeau?
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