Here's a look at what you need to know about the Scopes trial: No. In 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin published “On the Origin of Species,” which explained his theory of evolution by means of ...

While there were fights about all of this 100 years ago, it’s as if the case was ripped from today’s headlines,” said Douglas ...

Scopes was arrested on May 9 and the trial started July 10. The Scopes trial became sensational largely because it brought together two long-time adversaries and powerful speakers William Jennings ...