The National Archives needs volunteers to help transcribe historical documents written in cursive. This citizen-led initiative makes American history more accessible to researchers and genealogists.

In a bipartisan show of appreciation for the twists and curls of cursive writing, state Sen. Curtis Trent and state Reps.

He particularly favors Tang Dynasty calligrapher Ouyang Xun, whose kaishu (regular script) works are vigorous and forceful, ...