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By Matt Elton\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 at 07:46 AM<\/p>

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This episode of HistoryExtra\u2019s 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\u2019s US presidential election, proposals to change the way in which Britain stores archive documents, and why Alexander the Great still fascinates us in 2024.<\/p>\n\n

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