Those tiny squares of paper we stick on envelopes hold secrets that would surprise even the most curious minds. From the world’s first postage stamp that revolutionized global communication to rare ...

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. We often think of history as something written in a speech or fought for on a ...

An old British stamp from the island of Mauritius is worth millions now -- due to both its royalty and use in a high-class ...

The U.S. Postal Service today announced the stamp issues that will be premiered at the Boston 2026 World Exposition, the 12th ...

Boston is hosting the international "Super Bowl" of stamp collecting Memorial Day Weekend and it's free to check out.

"Postage stamps serve a purpose far greater than their practical use. These miniature works of art masterfully depict images of a country's disasters and triumphs, its people and politics, its ...

A postage stamp is a small but mighty canvas, sealing history onto every envelope with a historic image, vibrant ink and adhesive. When these miniature tributes bring to our everyday lives the leaders ...

It occurred to me recently that while I've expended plenty of ink on coins over these last months, I've give short shrift to stamps. In fact, there was a time when stamps nearly rivaled coins in terms ...