World Constitutions Illustrated: Contemporary and Historical Documents and Resources

This library enables legal scholars to research the constitutional and political development of every country in the world. It includes the current constitution for every country, constitutional histories, periodicals, classic books, and many more!

To see how our HeinOnline bloggers have used the World Constitutions Illustrated database to research historical and current events in HeinOnline, check out these blog posts:

The Ratification of the Bill of Rights
December 15 marks Bill of Rights Day, commemorating the 1791 ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights. Today, these rights—freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to due process, right to a fair trial, etc.—are engrained in American culture as pillars of liberty and democracy. However, crafting a Bill of Rights was highly controversial at the time. Take a trip back to the early days of American history with us while we explore the creation and passage of the Bill of Rights using resources you can find in HeinOnline.

Exploring Constitutional Change with Jef Ruchti
In many countries around the world, constitutional change is happening on a regular basis. The Chileans are working on drafting a new constitution; the Parliament of Turkey recently announced that it will start working on a new constitution in the fall; and reforms are being adopted throughout the Francophone countries in Africa.

A Wee Bit o' Fun: 7 Facts About St. Patrick's Day
Top o’ the morning to ya! Are you feeling lucky? Because today we’re going to shamrock your world with some St. Patrick’s Day facts that will make you feel like you’ve struck gold. From leprechauns to corned beef, get ready to jig your way into a wealth of information about this beloved Irish holiday. So grab a pint of Guinness and let’s dive into some unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day knowledge.

4 Simple Ways to Research the Women's Suffrage Centennial
To celebrate the political progress of American women over the past century, let’s take a look at where it all began. Join HeinOnline as we outline four ways to research the women’s suffrage movement and the 19th Amendment.

Hein on Hamilton
On July 3rd, Hamilton was finally released on Disney+. Filmed across three performances in June 2016, the film version captures the stage production of the hit musical with its original cast and brings it into the comfortable and affordable living rooms of the masses. Join HeinOnline as we unpack this American musical with some supplementary materials from your favorite research database.