Being able to read cursive is just the start of deciphering older documents, said the National Archive’s Nancy Sullivan. The handwriting of the 18 th and 19 th centuries isn’t what today’s third ...

National Handwriting Day, celebrated on January 23rd, honors the artistry and personal touch of handwriting. Established in 1977 to recognize John Hancock's iconic signature, this day highlights ...

Also read: Is cursive a dying art? If passed, it would mandate that cursive writing is taught in all Maine elementary schools. Underwood says he was approached by a constituent with the proposal ...

Cursive seems to be a lost art, but there’s an opportunity for history enthusiasts, who also still value the traditional handwriting style. The National Archives is looking for volunteers to ...

shironosov/Getty Reading cursive ... when writing in cursive was the standard form of penmanship, the outlet said. Patrick Donovan/Getty Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily ...

Many of the documents date back to the 1700s, meaning they were written in cursive - a style of writing which only certain people have the skill to crack. Even AI hasn't got a knack for it (yet). The ...

Although cursive remains an important skill for those keeping the history of the U.S., it's fallen out of favor as block writing, similar to the print that appears on computers, is used as the ...