What's in the envelope?
A little piece of history, delivered to your door.
Every month, a new historical surprise awaits you. Open your envelope and discover a carefully selected copy, reproduction, exploring the rich and complex history of your preferred collection.
No two collections need to be alike. You might find:
- Historical postcards — discover streets, landscapes, buildings and everyday life from another era.
- Maps from the past — explore how places, borders and landscapes have changed over time.
- Photographs and illustrations — see the people, places and moments that shaped the region.
- Letters and personal stories — get a glimpse into the lives, thoughts and experiences of people who lived through history.
- Newspaper clippings — revisit the headlines and events that captured the attention of the world.
- Historical documents — examine reproductions of original archival material, from official records to historical announcements and correspondence.
- Unexpected discoveries — perhaps an old advertisement, a vintage travel poster, a political cartoon or another fascinating piece of ephemera that reveals something unexpected about the past.
Receive a historical surprise every month.
Each item is chosen for its historical interest and its ability to tell a story. Where possible, we provide background information about its date, origin and historical significance, helping you understand what you are holding and why it matters.
Some items are reproductions of historical originals; others may be carefully curated prints of archival photographs, maps or illustrations. The aim is to bring history out of the archives and into your hands.
You never quite know what your next envelope will contain. That's part of the discovery.
The History Post — History You Can Hold.
