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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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Idea of America 
The U.S. was formed on ideals, but how do these ideals manifest in reality? [...] »
Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA: A Documentary History 
Meet Linus Pauling, from his Nobel prizes to his "dirty laundry."
[...] »The Hartford Black History Project 
Follow the formation of the African American community in the city of [...] »
History Quiz
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Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
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Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
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Was There an African American President Before Barack Obama? 
Historians cannot claim to prove beyond doubt that occurrences in the past [...] »