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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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American Women's History: A Research Guide 
Speed up your online search for resources on American women's history with [...] »
Dime Novels and Penny Dreadfuls 
Cover art and full texts from dime novels preserve the popular culture of an [...] »
Eisenhower Memorial Commission
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life and career in pivotal moments, including a [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Pre-Modern Pop Music 
Before "pop" music reigned supreme, jazz and ragtime amassed great public [...] »
Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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Broadcasting Longevity 
The roots of the Grand Ole Opry extend deep into radio broadcasting [...] »