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.

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Authors

Matt EltonDeputy Editor, BBC History Magazine

Matt Elton is BBC History Magazine’s Deputy Editor. He has worked at the magazine since 2012 and has more than a decade’s experience working across a range of history brands.

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