Romans create postal service

The ancient Romans established an extensive and efficient postal service known as the “cursus publicus” during the reign of Emperor Augustus around 27 BCE. This system was designed to facilitate the rapid and reliable transmission of official messages, documents, and goods across the vast Roman Empire. The cursus publicus utilized a network of relay stations, known as “mutationes” for changing horses and “mansiones” for overnight stays, strategically placed along major roads. Couriers, often traveling on horseback, could quickly relay messages from one station to the next, ensuring continuous and swift communication. This well-organized postal system played a crucial role in maintaining administrative control, supporting military logistics, and fostering economic and political integration throughout the Roman Empire.