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24.12.2025

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Controversy Surrounding the Trump–Epstein Signature

21.09.2025

The following article (published with the kind permission of Markus Brandes) provides a well-founded assessment of the controversy surrounding the Trump–Epstein signature in the “Birthday Book” and examines both the claims of forgery and the results...

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AdA Annual Meeting 2026

02.08.2025

Next year, our association will celebrate its 40th anniversary!

AdA Annual Meeting 2026

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I collect autographs and signatures because...



… because public institutions and museums often give little or no attention to many areas of history. This is another way to preserve history!

Florian Noller, Weil der Stadt

… because every new autograph brings me joy, helps chase away a bad mood, and reduces stress.

Jörg Klarholz, Berlin

… because the magic of handwriting has fascinated me since childhood. Every piece of handwriting is a very personal and emotional connection to one’s own history or memories.

Markus Brandes, Kesswil/Schweiz

… they bring history to life in an exceptionally fascinating and immediate way, making it feel vivid and close.

Achim Pfeifer, Aalen

… because it is the most beautiful pastime in the world.

Allard van Willigen, Haler/Niederlande

… they are links to the past that can create a tangible sense of immediacy, windows of time that allow us to view a slice of history and experience a moment with a historical...

Lucas Chocomeli, Freiburg/Schweiz

… I collect autographs to shape my own story and to take part in world events. After all, where else can you find all the stars, politicians, and celebrities peacefully gathered under one roof? Here, with me.

Vinzenz Brändle , Rotkreuz