In a steady, stately script, an anonymous Dutch writer living around 1700 wrote a letter: “I never thought you’d be such a miserable dog,” it went. “If you’ve got something to say, just say it to my ...

Centuries before encrypted texts and secure video conferencing, people relied on physical engineering to keep their written messages sturdy, sealed, and secure against eavesdroppers. Powered by ...

Centuries before encrypted texts and secure video conferencing, people relied on physical engineering to keep their written messages sturdy, sealed, and secure against eavesdroppers. In a new book, ...

All visual and material aspects of early modern letters can carry meaning. Physical features, such as the type and quality of the paper; visual features, like layout, or the choice of script and hand; ...

Relating the rich history of centuries-old document security technology—folding and securing a letter into its own envelope for delivery —this also provides a comprehensive guide to learning how to ...

In addition to being one of the most fun words to say—and hardest to spell—in English, “onomatopoeia” probably calls to mind a whole bunch of silly, fun words. Onomatopoeia is the process of creating ...

Bullying is a form of aggressive, potentially violent behavior. Bullying can occur at school, online, in the workplace, or at home. It can also be grounded in prejudice. Bullying is an aggressive ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is director of the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, and author of ‘Burning the Books: A ...

Although many narcotic drugs and medications have similar effects or characteristics, each substance is unique. Here are some common examples. From codeine to heroin, there are many narcotic ...

Vigorous physical activity, sometimes known as high-intensity exercise, aids cardiovascular health, among other health benefits. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends at ...

Before the first sealed envelopes were invented, people in Europe used to protect their sensitive correspondence using complex folding techniques. Essentially, the letter itself becomes the envelope.