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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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Multilaterals Project 
From environmental agreements to rules of warfare, read the text of [...] »
Spalding Base Ball Guides, 1889-1939 
Check out player and World Series statistics from the turn of the century. [...] »
After the Day of Infamy 
Listen to more than 12 hours of oral interviews taken in the first three [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
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Quantity of Soldiers—not Quality of Their Aim—Won Battles 
Linear battle formations date at least to the early 17th century.
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