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Jana Dambrogio holds an “unlocked” letter model.
technology

Before Envelopes, People Protected Messages With Letterlocking

For centuries, senders used folds, slits, and wax seals to guard correspondence from prying eyes.
Abigail Cain November 9, 2018
Imagine finding this in your mailbox.
literature

For Sale: Writing Advice From Mark Twain

The famed author didn't think much of young writers (unless they experienced great personal tragedy).
Matthew Taub September 4, 2018
Taipei, Taiwan

Rixing Type Foundry

Taiwan's last Chinese character letterpress preserves the dying art of Chinese character mold making.
Aerial view of Aviator's Arrow.
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Aviator’s Arrow

This beacon for pre-radar pilots once guided Charles Lindbergh to a safe touchdown in Tulsa.
Mr. Rogers often replied directly to his fans.
celebrity

All the Charming Things Your Childhood Heroes Sent You

Heartwarming correspondence between Atlas Obscura readers and the famous people they admire.
Eric Grundhauser April 13, 2018
Captain Sam Buchanan prepares to take a mail parcel on board for a delivery to a passing freighter as traffic backs up on the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit to Windsor, Canada.
ships

America's Only Floating Post Office Delivers More than Mail to Detroit's Ships

For 140 years, the J.W. Westcott Company has been dropping off everything from love letters to pizza to, once, a goat.
Liana Aghajanian July 19, 2016