• Babe Ruth in Japan

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    Babe Ruth’s 1934 goodwill tour of Japan became one of the most extraordinary cultural moments of his career. Cheered by massive crowds and treated like visiting royalty, Ruth’s presence transcended everything. His home runs, charm, and life persona left an imprint Japan still remembers.

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    Babe Ruth in Japan

  • Famous Trees

    Famous Trees

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    There may be someone who doesn’t like trees, but unless their hearts are made of stone, the trees in this story will change their minds. One tree can change a life; postcards prove it!

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  • A Front Row Seat at a Suicide

    A Front Row Seat at a Suicide

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    “How much would you pay to watch a suicide?” It’s a ghoulish question, but people do it. Why? Is there a way to change someone’s mind about such behavior?

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  • Lady Jane Grey: A Life Brief as Candlelight

    Lady Jane Grey: A Life Brief as Candlelight

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    The life story and the reign of Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day Queen of England, was a tragedy in slow motion. Jane would have done everything possible to avoid the life she lived if fate had been less cruel.

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Past Article

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The story of the Barefoot Mailman is a piece of American history known to few, but as you learn the details, you will feel compelled to tell everyone you know. The events happened in the 1880s and the artistic retelling started in the 1930s, but the details came to your editor’s attention during National Postcard Week. Also, there is a somber side that continues today. One single postcard brings the story back to life. Enjoy!

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Postcard History is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. And there’s a rich trove of links to institutional and personal online postcard collections. There’s also a comprehensive, verified listing of active postcard clubs in the U. S. and Canada, which we’re working on expanding worldwide.