The first known postal system goes back to the Pharoah’s of Egypt circa 2400 BCE. Pharaohs used couriers to send out decrees throughout the Egyptian territory. The earliest surviving piece of mail dates back to 255 BCE and is also Egyptian.
Share :
Email
Print
First Mail, First Postal System
First Mail, First Postal System
Share this on...
More Timeline Stories...
WWB Menu
January 15, 2025 Edition
1. Philosophy >
2. Science >
3. Critical Thinking >
4. History!
Quote of the Week
January 15, 2025 Edition
1START: Philosophy >
2Science >
3Critical Thinking >
4History!
Quote of the Week
Philo Quote, “…allegories…lay hold of the hidden sense which is concealed beneath the words”
- Philo of Alexandria
- circa 20 CE
Allegorical Interpretation
TAKE-AWAY: An allegory is a literary technique in which the writing represents deeper meanings than the words might initially imply.
Allegorical interpretation is the process of understanding the symbolic meaning behind a text or story. It allows for a deeper understanding embedded in literature, art, and movies.
Email Notification
Subscribe to our Weekly Wisdom Builder: It’s Free! No ads! No catches! One email each Thursday.
Exactly what the world needs RIGHT NOW!
Wisdom at the crossroads of knowledge.
Wisdom emerges from the consistent exploration of the intersections of philosophy, science, critical thinking, and history.
NEW BOOK! NOW AVAILABLE!!
30 Philosophers: A New Look at Timeless Ideas
by Michael Alan Prestwood
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!
