The text analyzes the didactic and methodological aspects of the use of postage stamps in the educational process. Postage stamps represent a historical source, reflecting mainly modern history. On the basis of an appropriate selection, it is possible to use them in the teaching of history to concisely and effectively explain the particular mechanisms of propaganda. The author concludes: A postage stamp as an alternative educational media strengthens mainly the cross-curricular cooperation of school history - media education.