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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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Literature and Culture of the American 1950s 
Explore the cultural, intellectual, and political trends of the 1950s in a [...] »
African American Women 
Read the memoirs and letters of three 19th-century African American women on [...] »
Harlem History 
Explore the politics, neighborhoods, culture, and arts of Harlem.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
A Culture Productive of Infinite Wretchedness 
How did the American colonies get addicted to growing tobacco?
[...] »Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
Baseball in Black and White 
Baseball might be America's favorite past time, but it has not always been [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Civilization is All Relative 
Common misconceptions of the classification of civilization are debunked. [...] »