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Off With Her Head: The Unfortunate Fate of Anne Boleyn
On May 19, 1536, the citizens of London gathered around a scaffold at the Tower of London, where the swift chop of a sword brought an end to the life of Anne Boleyn, the second of King Henry VIII’s six wives. Her crime? Failure to bear a son.
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What Happens If There Is a Tie in the Electoral College?
What happens when no presidential candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College? The election goes to the House of Representatives, and things get a little messy.
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Mickey Mouse (at last!) in the Public Domain
As of January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse is in the public domain—well, kind of. Mickey’s journey from the Magic Kingdom to public domain re-wrote U.S. copyright law.
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Behind the Bindings: The Tortured Poets Department Edition
Did you know there is this super secret corner in the Law Journal Library called the Tortured Poets Department? It’s a hidden gem for all you Swifties out there, but instead of Taylor Swift lyrics, we’re talking about some seriously poetic legal stuff.
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Fur-bidden Tech: The Conspiracy Behind the Furby Ban
Oh, the Furby. Kind of cute, kind of weird. Occasionally highly annoying. Also, a spy? At least, the National Security Administration thought so.
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New Documents Added to Executive Privilege Database
We’ve expanded HeinOnline’s Executive Privilege database with fresh documents so researchers can explore the prerogative of the U.S. president to safeguard specific information from subpoenas and other scrutiny by the legislative & judicial branches.
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.
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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Sinking of the Titanic
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Secrets of the Serial Set: Constructing the Panama Canal
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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Prohibition of Alcohol
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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Iran-Contra Affair
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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Three Mile Island Disaster
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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
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