If you can read cursive, the National Archives would like a word. Or a few million. More than 200 years worth of U.S.

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 ...

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 how ...

The ability to read cursive handwriting is helpful but not essential ... Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that offers free genealogical software, searching and access to historical ...

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 ...

However, the greatest benefits to both memory and learning new words, are just tied to writing, and not using cursive over print. The PopSci team has tested hundreds of products and spent ...

A lot of old records at the National Archives are written in longhand, but fewer people can read cursive. The institution is looking for volunteers to help decipher and digitize them.

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 ...

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