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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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Paul Laurence Dunbar Digital Collection 
Read the books and poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar, internationally famous [...] »
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture 
Learn about the history of the United States up to 1815 with this website [...] »
Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland 
Begin your background research on prairie farmhouses with this website.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
The Art of Migration 
What can artistic renderings tell us about the Great Migration?
[...] »The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »Ask a Historian
Stonewall Jackson and the Battle of Chancellorsville 
The Confederate battle plan at Chancellorsville was extraordinarily daring [...] »