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2018 Paleography Courses
Last spring, we shared a list of online and face-to-face paleography courses. Now we're back with some shiny new possibilities for 2018! Here's what we've found. Some are MOOCS (massive open online courses) offered through universities; others are web-based self-paced tutorials. If none of these work for you, you should also check out the classic instructional guides … [Read more...] about 2018 Paleography Courses
Learn to Decipher Old Handwriting with Online and Residential Paleography Courses
Do you ever have problems deciphering the intricate handwriting of historical documents? Don't we all! There are lots of online resources to help, and we've checked them out so you can find the right one for you. Some are MOOCS (massive open online courses) offered through universities; others are web-based self-paced tutorials. If none of these work for you, … [Read more...] about Learn to Decipher Old Handwriting with Online and Residential Paleography Courses
Start Reading Old Handwriting: Some Recommended Books
So you have some handwritten manuscripts, but you're not sure where to get started because they are difficult to read? Look no further! Some of the reasons that handwriting may prove a stumbling block to those working on transcription projects include: Archaic hands Unknown abbreviations Documents that are multilingual or in an unknown language Lack of familiarity … [Read more...] about Start Reading Old Handwriting: Some Recommended Books