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New Database: UK Parliamentary & Government Publications (Public Information Online)
We are excited to partner with Dandy Booksellers to bring you comprehensive coverage of UK Parliamentary papers, an essential resource for understanding the functioning of the British parliamentary system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Red Scares
Secrets of the Serial Set: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Prohibition of Alcohol
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Disability Rights Movement
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Statue of Liberty
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Chinese Exclusion Act
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