From my perspective, there’s almost nothing more thrilling than learning to use a new writing system. You’re gaining access to a whole secret code that many others cannot penetrate. The romance of ...

The “S” of Antonio Basoli’s “Alfabeto Pittorico,” built as a crypt (1839 engraving) (all images via Sploid) In the 19th century, an Italian artist created an architectural alphabet in which letters ...

The early history of the alphabet may require rewriting. Four clay artefacts found at an ancient site in Syria are incised with what is potentially the earliest alphabetic writing ever found. The ...

Twenty-six years ago, two brothers decided their native language needed a new alphabet. The scripts they’d been using to read and write their native Fulani, an African language spoken by at least 40 ...

Printable ABC handwriting worksheets with uppercase and lowercase letters. Perfect for beginning handwriting practice and extra classroom support. These 26 alphabet handwriting worksheets give young ...

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