Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Many people assume that mail delivery began in the 19th century with the introduction of stamps, but in fact, organized postal systems date back to ancient Persia around 500 BC. However, the first public postal service, which allowed ordinary citizens to send letters, was established in England in 1635. Interestingly, the cost was paid by the recipient, not the sender, which often led to refusals. It wasn't until 1840 that the Penny Post in Britain introduced prepaid postage stamps, making the system more efficient and affordable for everyone.