About this site

History on Paper is a digital space dedicated to those who believe that history is best understood not through summaries, but through the traces left by those who lived it.

Every week, we explore the past through authentic handwritten letters, manuscripts, and signed documents. Each piece is carefully selected and analysed to uncover the stories, the emotions, and the context behind the ink.

These rare materials are sourced from trusted dealers, auction houses, private collectors, and museums around the world.

Mathias Meyer is a french specialist in historical autographs and rare documents with over 15 years of experience. He is the owner of www.glorias.com.br, the main autograph dealer in Brazil, and a member of the ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers). History on Paper aims to make these extraordinary items accessible, meaningful, and relevant — whether you’re a history lover, a collector, a teacher, an institution, or simply curious.

Our goal is to build the largest digital collection of historical documents — a kind of living, growing online museum open to all.

If you believe that the handwriting of Churchill, Einstein, or Frida Kahlo has something to tell us today — welcome. You’re in the right place.