American history is brimming with lesser-known—but still fascinating—phenomena that even the most diligent historian may have forgotten. Read to explore a few of these stories with HeinOnline.
Service animals, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, and seizure response dogs, are defined by Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Using HeinOnline, let’s chew over the various sides of this issue and explore the remarkable history of service animals.
Committee reports are considered to be one of the most important documents of legislative history research. Read this post or watch the quick video within to learn how to easily retrieve a House or Senate report in HeinOnline.
An overview of the disastrous sinking of the Titanic. Covering the voyage from beginning to end, including an overview of the structural issues that caused the ship to flood.
A look at the evolution of education throughout American history. Featuring colonial education, education reform and Horace Mann, education and psychology, and recent developments.
The greatest number of Medal of Honor recipients are from the American Civil War—including the only woman to date to receive the honor, Dr. Mary E. Walker. Join us during Women’s History Month, as we explore history’s memory of this controversial figure.
There was a time in American history when disagreements became so heated that they turned physical. In the pre-Civil War era, Congress saw at least 70 violent incidents between its members. Join HeinOnline in investigating congressional violence in the antebellum period.
A dive into the great debate about Puerto Rico’s legal status. Featuring the discovery of the island during the Exploration Age, fight over the island during the Spanish-American War, and ultimate U.S. rule.
This month, HeinOnline continues its Secrets of the Serial Set series by investigating the oft-overlooked Iran-Contra affair, a political scandal involving the Reagan Administration, Nicaraguan civil war, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The ability to analyze the activity of Congress and its members is crucial for any American citizen. Discover a few ways to research the life and career of a U.S. senator, in particular, with this tip of the week.
