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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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Red Cross: Exploring Humanitarian Law 
Humanitarian law and history are hardly mutually exclusive.
[...] »Brooklyn's Eighteenth-Century Lott House 
Conduct your own "virtual dig" of a Dutch farmhouse.
[...] »Civil War Women 
Learn about the role of three American women during the Civil War.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
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U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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Tippecanoe and Walking Canes Too 
A family’s oral history intersects with larger events in U.S. history.
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