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4 Trials of Infamous Pirates
In the 17th and 18th centuries, transporting people and goods back and forth between the colonies and Europe was a lucrative business for the thousands of merchant mariners who sailed the seas. So too was piracy.
There’s Something in the Water: The History of the Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act, officially called the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, was enacted into law on this day, October 18, in 1972, after Congress overruled a veto from President Nixon who feared that it was too expensive.
Free Webinar: Researching Across UK Parliamentary & Government Publications
Join Donna Ravenhill, owner of Public Information Online—a product of Dandy Booksellers—alongside HeinOnline experts for an insightful free webinar on the benefits of having access to essential UK Parliamentary materials.
Significant Update to History of International Law
The Limitation on Naval Armament subcollection represents a significant update to HeinOnline’s History of International Law Database.
Nine Years in the Making: Session Laws Indexing Project Is Complete
After nearly a decade, HeinOnline has achieved a remarkable milestone: the completion of its comprehensive Session Laws indexing project. This update enhances the collection’s functionality and makes historical state law research more accessible.
What’s New in HeinOnline: September 2024 Content Release
Spooky season has arrived, and there’s no trick—only treats in HeinOnline’s latest content release! This October, we’ve conjured up an exciting new database, a comprehensive legislative history, and fresh new titles to keep your research thrilling.
Secrets
of the Serial Set
A HISTORICAL BLOG SERIES
The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. The Manhattan Project. The Louisiana Purchase.
In addition to writing about the above topics and more, HeinOnline’s authors are dedicated to illuminating the most essential research resources for their readers.
The Serial Set is a must-have publication for any historical researcher. With more than two centuries of documents spanning more than 17,000 volumes, no other publication so beautifully reflects the maturation of the United States. To demonstrate the value of the Serial Set, we’ve created a blog series dedicated to revealing the historical secrets hidden throughout the immense publication.
Each month, join HeinOnline as we explore notable events in U.S. history using the primary sources themselves.
Secrets of the Serial Set: The First Transcontinental Railroad
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Secrets of the Serial Set: Aaron Burr’s Conspiracy
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Red Scares
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