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Black history is inseparable from American history, and the black experience represents a profound and unique strand of the American story. This issuance recognizes the richness of that experience ...

To commemorate a famed Disney villain and showcase Walt Disney Studios Ink & Paint Department’s work. About the stamp design: Features the evil Queen from Snow White. Disney Creative Director D...

During the spring of 624, 1,000 camels laden with goods were headed to Mecca. Muhammad and his small army of 313 men set out for the oasis at Badr to intercept the caravan. When the nobles in Mecca...

This Christmas stamp features a detail of Madonna and Child, a 15th-century tempera-on-panel painting. During the 15th century, Florence, Italy, thrived as the hub of the Italian Renaissance. The c...

Diwali was an important festival in several religions, including Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Spanning five days each autumn, Diwali was considered by some to be the start of the new year. In 20...

Shortly after Charles Schulz introduced the comic strip Peanuts in 1950, Charlie Brown emerged as its main character.  Mild-natured, insecure, often defeated and yet eternally optimistic, Charlie B...

Only one of the four holy gospels tells of the Magi, or wise men, who visited the infant Jesus in Bethlehem, but it is one of the most well-known stories of the Bible. The Gospel of Matthew describ...

Asymmetry and Spiritual Design: An essential principle is avoiding the center when placing a bonsai, guided by spiritual and design considerations. Asymmetry takes precedence in aligning branches a...

These powerful birds are depicted in colorful portraits and shown from the neck up. The artwork appears against a plain, white background. Birds of prey, also known as raptors, thrive in diverse ha...

This stamp features a digital painting of the Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) by renowned wildlife illustrator Steve Buchanan of Winsted, Connecticut. The Common Buckeye is named for the ...

The subject matter of children’s literature covers the people, objects, toys, animals, and fantasy creatures that live in a child’s real and imaginary world. The 2006 “Favorite Children’s Book Anim...

The inspiration for Uncle Sam is generally considered to be Sam Wilson, a meat packer in Troy, New York. During the War of 1812, Wilson was responsible for shipping rations to soldiers. All package...