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The 101 on Author Profile Pages and Scholarly Analysis
This past September it was announced that U.S. News & World Report will not be proceeding with a scholarly impact ranking for law schools. Although U.S. News will not be releasing a ranking, we continue to be committed to quality control and preserving the integrity of our data.
HeinOnline’s World Constitutions Illustrated: November 2021 Update
Since our last content news update, we have updated 48 countries and added 231 new titles to the World Constitutions Illustrated database. Find out what new documents have been added to this ever-growing database.
100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
2021 is the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery. The marble tomb serves as a poignant reminder of all those Americans who gave their lives for their country—and never returned home.
Education & Empowerment: The History of HBCUs
Prior to the Civil War, African Americans weren’t allowed to receive an education. The Emancipation Proclamation may have freed the enslaved according to legislation, but truly, African Americans couldn’t achieve equality without education. And that’s where HBCUs came into play.
SUE Is Whose?: The Controversial Story Behind the Largest T-Rex Fossil Ever Found
SUE is the name given to the largest, best-preserved, most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil found to date. Over 90% recovered by bulk, her skeleton looms 13 feet high and nearly 45 feet long, with a head that weighs over 600 pounds. She currently resides on exhibition at the Field Museum in Chicago.
New Database: Air and Space Law
We are excited to unveil our newest database, Air and Space Law! HeinOnline’s Air and Space Law illustrates the history of air and spaceflight. Learn about the unique content discoverable in this subject-specific database.
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 Statue of Liberty
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Red Scares
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Prohibition of Alcohol
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Chinese Exclusion Act
Secrets of the Serial Set: The History Behind NATO
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