The latest instalment of our monthly series sees Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore the long history of the post office, the latest developments in the run-up to the US election and recent news about Britain’s archives

By Matt Elton

Published: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 at 07:46 AM


This episode of HistoryExtra’s monthly series exploring the historical stories behind current affairs sees regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter exploring why the post office became a key institution in societies across the centuries. Plus, the latest developments in the lead-up to November’s US presidential election, proposals to change the way in which Britain stores archive documents, and why Alexander the Great still fascinates us in 2024.