One hundred years ago, on July 10, 1925, the trial of John T. Scopes began. It concluded 11 days later with a conviction. Today, this battle in the conflict over religion and science in United States ...

In 1925, a small-town trial became a national spectacle, pitting faith against science. Here's what to know about the lasting legacy of the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial. Jock the monkey listens in on the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One hundred years ago, a public high school teacher stood trial in Dayton, Tennessee, for teaching human evolution. His nation is still feeling the reverberations today. The ...

Washington Gave Bigotry No Sanction. We Should Do the Same Mr. Conservative and the Minister Sorkin Rounds Up the Usual Suspects This Thanksgiving, Heed the Words of George Washington Thanksgiving Day ...

As July marks the 100th anniversary of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial in nearby Dayton, Tennessee, and its focus on teaching evolution, observers have been talking about the parallels with current ...

Judge John T. Raulston holds the decision in the Scopes Trial at the Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee, July 17, 1925. John Scopes, a biology teacher, was on trial for violating a Tennessee ...

The Scopes “monkey trial” garnered international attention, and the battle that was fought continues in some form in other states today Dan Falk - Science Correspondent Teacher John T. Scopes (second ...

Dayton, Tennessee is a town of about 7,000 people in Southeast Tennessee. The town was the site of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925, pitting religion vs. science in public schools. A group of ...

When the Scopes Monkey Trial was taking place 100 years ago, Nellie Kenyon was a rare female reporter on hand. Tyler Boyd of Athens is the author of “Nellie Kenyon: Trailblazing Tennessee Journalist.” ...