Why do we need a postal system? What will become of the post in the future?  What was the postal service like in the past, and why was it needed then?

The purpose of this section is to illustrate the needs of the human race that create the need for a postal system, and to consider how the postal service will adapt to a changing world. Visit the past to see the very beginning of civilized postal systems, then journey to the future to see how the postal service has evolved and what could still lie ahead.  When you're ready, join the discussion and talk about what you think is in store for the world post.