Romeo and Juliet 5.1 Word Nerd: "post"

The transcript explains the historical evolution of the term 'post'. Initially, it referred to stations along travel routes. By Shakespeare's era, it described the system of men, carriages, and horses used for message delivery. Eventually, 'post' came to signify the messages themselves, leading to the establishment of post offices. The transcript also highlights Balthazar's use of 'post' to mean rapid travel by horse to deliver news.

What were the stations used for in the context of postal services?

What was the role of the post office in handling messages?