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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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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 
Explore the history of baseball and the players who made the sport great. [...] »
The Official George and Ira Gershwin Website 
Discover the works of songwriting brothers Ira and George Gershwin.
[...] »Women's Studies Database 
Your starting point for research in the field of Women's Studies.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Playing History 
Board games preserve the past in squares, paper money, and toy tokens. [...] »
Reading Photographs: MacArthur and Hirohito 
How would you have planned this photograph if you were General MacArthur? [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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What Happened to the Royal Family of Hawaii After the U.S. Took Over? 
In Hawaii today, a large number of people might be considered heirs or [...] »