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Secrets of the Serial Set: The First Transcontinental Railroad
It’s hard to imagine the days when traveling across the country didn’t take hours, or days, but rather months. Horses and boats are not the most efficient means of travel, but they are all Americans had—until the railroads.
The Fine Print of Love: Uncovering the Not-So Unwritten Rules
Love is a many-splendored thing, but did you know that it’s also a thing of rules and regulations? Yes, love has its own set of laws, some of which are surprisingly absurd and quirky. If love is a crime, are you willing to serve the time?
Water Rights & Resources: Making a Splash
We recently announced our newest database, Water Rights & Resources, and since then this specialized database has been making a splash. FIU Librarian Gricel Dominguez broke down the content, usability, and pricing for this database in a review.
5 Unsung Leaders in Black History
Black history is filled with heroes who have overcome unspeakable obstacles in the fight for racial equality, civil rights, and social justice. Every day, yet especially this month, these leaders serve as inspiration for ongoing struggles.
Williams Institute Subcollection Added to LGBTQ+ Rights
We have added a brand-new subcollection of content from the Williams Institute to the LGBTQ+ Rights database, part of HeinOnline’s perpetually free Social Justice Suite. Users can access titles from UCLA School of Law’s Williams Institute.
What’s New in HeinOnline: January 2023 Content Release
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love for knowledge than by diving into a new content release? So skip the traditional Valentine’s Day gifts and treat yo self to the gift of knowledge this month.
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 Mexican-American War
Secrets of the Serial Set: Aaron Burr’s Conspiracy
Secrets of the Serial Set: The First Transcontinental Railroad
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Three Mile Island Disaster
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Defense Production Act
Secrets of the Serial Set: D-Day
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