OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

Malta’s first postage stamp was issued in 1860. A small printed object became part of the island’s communication history.

Here’s the twist.

Stamps do more than pay for a letter. Their designs can carry images of authority, national identity and things a society chooses to commemorate.

Why it still matters.

Try reading one like a miniature poster: what is pictured, what language is used and who decided it belonged there?

🧠 One to think about +

What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.