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03/13/2026

What happens when Irish revolutionaries invade Canada from Buffalo?

In 1866, the Fenian Brotherhood launched a daring cross-border raid meant to pressure Britain into granting Irish independence. The invasion failed, but it helped accelerate the movement that created modern Canada.

Explore the history behind the Fenian raids.
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On June 1, 1866, over 1,000 Irish-Americans, known as the Fenians, invaded Canada from Buffalo, New York. It was part of an audacious scheme to seize Canada and use it as a bargaining chip for Irish independence.

03/12/2026

The first woman graduated law school in 1870.
The first woman joined the bar in 1896.
The first woman served on a federal court in 1928.

This , we’re spotlighting five women who helped open the doors of the legal profession. ⚖️

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In this blog post, we spotlight five women who broke down barriers and became trailblazers for women in law.

03/11/2026

When law and policy dominate headlines, courtrooms, and public debate, researchers need authoritative sources they can trust, not scattered information from across the web.

We're offering a limited-time 25% discount on any first-year subscription to HeinOnline's Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. database: https://home.heinonline.org/content/immigration-law-and-policy-in-the-u-s/

Contact us to learn more! Offer expires May 29, 2026.

03/10/2026

In the late 1950s, thalidomide was marketed as a safe sedative, even for pregnant women. The consequences would reshape pharmaceutical regulation and medical law worldwide.

Explore the legal and historical story behind the thalidomide tragedy in our latest blog post:

In the 1950s, thalidomide was a popular sedative marketed to pregnant women worldwide as an allegedly safe way to relieve morning sickness.

03/07/2026

From fragile 17th century bound volumes to large scale microfilm collections, Hein has been digitizing and preserving research materials since the early 1990s.

We combine specialized equipment, careful handling, and metadata expertise to bring your collections to life online. Discover how we can support your next project: https://ow.ly/ttTI50Ymsk0

03/06/2026

Knowledge stays with you.
Here’s to lifelong learning and the research that fuels it.

03/05/2026

March is in full swing, and so is the latest from HeinOnline. See what we’ve been working on, from new database developments to featured scholarship and research insights.

Explore the March Newsletter: https://ow.ly/w6lT50YoFTN

03/04/2026

Before packed arenas and March Madness brackets, women’s basketball was played in corsets under strict “ladylike” rules.

This Women’s History Month, revisit the evolution of the game, the impact of Title IX, and the legal milestones that helped level the playing field.

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In honor of Women's History Month and March Madness, join us as we explore the history of women's basketball in the United States.

03/03/2026

O say can you see… the history behind the anthem?

In honor of National Anthem Day, revisit the story of how “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written during the War of 1812 and officially adopted in 1931.

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In honor of National Anthem Day, in this post we explore the history of The Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key.

03/02/2026

That’s our chef 👨‍🍳

Donuts for Adam and the crew at in Getzville

03/02/2026

ICYMI 🚨: Our newest database Environmental Law and Policy is out! This collection brings together 8,000+ titles and millions of pages of U.S. and international primary sources tracing environmental changes shaping law, regulation, and global governance.

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Explore the Environmental Law and Policy database for insights on law, policy, and governance related to environmental challenges.

03/01/2026

In 1692, a wave of fear swept through Salem. Accusations spread, spectral evidence filled the courtroom, and ordinary people found themselves on trial for their lives.

The Salem Witch Trials remain one of the most infamous moments in American legal history and a powerful reminder of what can happen when hysteria overrides due process.

Read the full blog to explore the history and its lasting legal impact:

Witchcraft has been a subject of interest, derision, fear, and speculation since before our nation was built—and lucky for you, HeinOnline is brewing with resources where you can uncover more about the Salem Witch Trials and its impacts on today’s legal system.