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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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Nineteenth-century California Sheet Music 
Scanned images from more than 2,700 pieces of sheet music provide insight [...] »
Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage 
Explore the history of Maryland, from Edgar Allen Poe to the War of 1812. [...] »
Talking History with Bryan LeBeau 
Listen to past episodes of Bryan LeBeau's weekly radio program, entitled " [...] »
History Quiz
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As American as Mom… 
You know Mother's Day is all about mom, but do you know the history of the [...] »
First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
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Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
National Museum of Natural History ![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg?itok=rqsMmArM "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
Don't let "natural history" scare you away! The museum covers anthropology [...] »
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
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Introducing Taxation 
Taxes are a part of our everyday life. But was this always true in the [...] »