ABCThe Scopes Trial, often dubbed the "Scopes Monkey Trial," stands as one of the most iconic legal battles in American history. This 1925 courtroom showdown wasn't just about a high school teacher and a science lesson—it became a pivotal moment in the clash between modern science and traditional beliefs. But what exactly transpired during this trial, and why does it continue … [Read more...] about The Scopes Trial In A Nutshell: Why Are We Still Talking About It?
Clarence Darrow
How Clarence Darrow Came To Join John Scopes’ Defense Team
Clarence Darrow was already one of the most famous defense attorneys in America by the time he joined the Scopes Trial. Born in 1857 in rural Ohio, he grew up in a household that valued free thought and intellectual inquiry. His father, a freethinker and skeptic, influenced Darrow’s lifelong distrust of organized religion and dogma. After briefly attending law school, Darrow … [Read more...] about How Clarence Darrow Came To Join John Scopes’ Defense Team
Megyn Kelly Interviews Gregg Jarrett, Author of “The Trial of the Century”
Gregg Jarrett's book "The Trial of the Century" offers a comprehensive examination of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial, a landmark case in American legal history that pitted the teaching of evolution against religious fundamentalism. The book provides: Historical context: Jarrett sets the stage by exploring the social and cultural tensions of the 1920s that led to the … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly Interviews Gregg Jarrett, Author of “The Trial of the Century”