Depending on whether you are looking for game-related content or historical research, here are two types of "papers" and resources available for free: 1. Game Design and Player Resources ( Video Game)
If you are interested in the 4X strategy game developed by , several free documents and "zines" analyze its mechanics and provide supplementary rules: Old World Free Download
: Cleaned versions of the Old World Rulebook are available for free reading or download on platforms like Scribd . Depending on whether you are looking for game-related
: A high-quality, free-to-download Old World zine that includes introductory narrative campaigns and rules for 500-point games. : The official Warhammer Community Download Page offers
: The official Warhammer Community Download Page offers free "Legacy" PDF downloads for various factions like the Skaven, Vampire Counts, and Wood Elves to help players transition older models into the new game system. 2. Historical and Academic Papers
If you are looking for scholarly work regarding the actual "Old World" (pre-Columbian Eastern Hemisphere), there are several digitised collections:
: This collection of papers from a symposium at Oxford is available for free download or borrowing via the Internet Archive . It examines how ancient cultures in Europe and Asia understood the stars.