Reliving History Magazine

08/29/2023

Archaeologists excavating in the Mansion cellar recently found this complete wine bottle seal on top of an 18th-century brick drain. It is stamped “IOHN CUSTIS 1713”. John Custis was the father of Daniel Parke Custis, Martha Washington’s first husband.

These seals likely came from bottles brought to Mount Vernon by Mrs. Washington after she married George Washington. Our archaeology team has now excavated three 1713 seals, in addition to four seals stamped “I Custis.” The two different John Custis seals represent two separate purchases of wine bottles with seals.

08/23/2023

In the Spring 2019 issue, we included an article about the Rittenhouse Orrery. In that spread, we included this amazing painting by Joseph Wright.

Several of his works are being newly displayed: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-66580641

08/14/2023

"The William L. Clements Library has made available volumes 1-11 of the English Series of the Thomas Gage Papers from a famed British commander-in-chief in the decade leading up to the American Revolution and who also was governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1774 to 1775..."

https://bit.ly/ClementsonlineRevolutionaryWarmanuscripts

Here is a link to the digitized collection!
https://quod.lib.umich.edu/g/gage/

The William L. Clements Library has made available volumes 1-11 of the English Series of the Thomas Gage Papers from a famed British commander-in-chief in the decade leading up to the American Revolution and who also was governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1774 to 1775.

08/12/2023

18th-century silver is a work of art. A trait that is evident in these finials made in 1729 by Abraham Lopes de Oliveyra.

Only 11 pairs of finials by Abraham de Oliveyra are known. The Jewish Museum in New York and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston jointly bought one of them.

08/11/2023

We think of cattle as an integral and native part of North America. The truth is cattle were brought here, though when and from where have recently been brought into question. Check out this article on "Ancient DNA confirms diverse origins of early post-Columbian cattle in the Americas".

Before the arrival of Europeans, domestic cattle (Bos ta**us) did not exist in the Americas, and most of our knowledge about how domestic bovines first arrived in the Western Hemisphere is based on historical documents. Sixteenth-century colonial accounts suggest that the first cattle were brought i...

06/17/2022

There is something for everyone in the back issues of Reliving History. Get yours before they are gone!
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11/24/2021

Sage and Folly Apothecary, a new line at Samson Historical, is now available online. Learn more about Sage and her business.

11/22/2021

Dear Reader,

I cannot begin to express how grateful we are for your loyalty and readership. Producing Reliving History Magazine has been a fulfilling and wonderful experience. I know I speak for everyone here when I say that there is a great feeling of accomplishment in bringing so much history back to the world. To every one of our writers, I owe a debt of gratitude. Each one put their passion into words and imbued so much knowledge into the history community.

It is with heavy hearts we inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no Winter 2021 issue, and Reliving History Magazine is closing. Over the last year, paper costs have steadily increased by over 56%. There has been a 5% increase since printing the Fall 2021 issue with an additional 8% on top of that being implemented in January. With no end in sight to these paper increases, as a small magazine, we cannot continue.

Because of this sudden end, subscribers are receiving a refund for the remainder of your subscription with us. The check is valid for 6 months, and after that, the account will be closed entirely.

The legacy of Reliving History will continue through the sharing of content, research, and passion for history. While we are unsure exactly what that looks like, we can say with every confidence that this is not the end of sharing information, even with the print magazine ending.

With our sincerest thanks and appreciation,

Abbie Samson

09/21/2021

If you have the current issue, you'll notice that TODAY IS THE DAY Benedict Arnold and John Andre conspired in the plot to hand over Westpoint to the British. Learn more about Arnold's betrayal, Andre's elaborate balls, and how the infamous Peggy Shippen factor into the plot.

Alchemy, brooms, extinction, and true crime. The Fall 2021 issue pairs perfectly with a crisp Autumn morning and a cup of coffee. The ill-fated love triangle of Benedict Arnold, Peggy Shippen, and John Andre weaves a tale of intrigue and treachery that shows reality really is better than fiction. Fr...

08/13/2021

Reliving History is set up at the 25th anniversary CLA show in Lexington. We have back issues and subscriptions available. 📖

08/11/2021

Alchemy, brooms, extinction, and true crime. The Fall 2021 issue pairs perfectly with a crisp Autumn morning and a cup of coffee.

The ill-fated love triangle of Benedict Arnold, Peggy Shippen, and John Andre weaves a tale of intrigue and treachery that shows reality really is better than fiction.

From the average everyday fork to the woman who birthed rabbits, and everything in between, this issue has something for everyone!

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08/11/2021

Researching for upcoming articles, we found some great newspaper snippets in the Library of Congress regarding teas being imported. These are all from the late 18th century. If you are looking to research goods, like tea, try looking at period newspaper advertisements!

05/18/2021

QUIZ TIME: Who was the first country to recognize the United States as an independent nation? The answer may surprise you! Pick the emoji to cast your vote!

👍 Spain
❤️ Egypt
😮 Morocco

05/13/2021

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05/11/2021

The Summer 2021 Issue is to print!

Summer is heating up and there is nothing like kicking back in the sun with some good reading.

I am sure you have heard of the Treaty of Paris. But did you know that one of the boundaries is based on an island that doesn't exist?

If ice cream is your favorite way to cool off, consider some of the popular flavors in the 18th century. Unfortunately, Rocky Road was not on the menu.

Feeling lucky? Before you head out and buy a lottery ticket, check out what, how, and why lotteries were conducted in the 18th century.

All of this and MUCH MORE inside!

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