r/AlternativeHistory is a subreddit with 405k members. The community frequently discusses history, alternative history, ancient civilizations, mysteries, and lost civilizations, and the most common flair used is discussion, lost civilizations, alternative theory, general news, and catastrophism.
This is a subreddit for the free and open discussion of history related independent thoughts and research. Including but not limited to lost or suppressed historical events, out of place artifacts, fabricated chronological timelines and discussions on the history of history (historiography). Note: This is not a "what if" hypothetical history sub. Redirect your post to r/AlternateHistory.
Popular Topics in r/AlternativeHistory
#1
History
116 posts
#2
Alternative History
45 posts
#3
Ancient Civilizations
37 posts
#4
Mysteries
20 posts
#5
Lost Civilizations
19 posts
#6
Ancient
18 posts
#7
Archaeology
18 posts
#8
Conspiracy Theories
18 posts
#9
Mystery
17 posts
#10
Mythology
17 posts
Flair Used in r/AlternativeHistory
#1
Discussion
: "The Sumerian Kings List Dates Actually Make Sense."
39 posts
#2
Lost Civilizations
: "The Foundation Stone is said to be the place where the creation of the world began, according to the Arbrahamic religions. It appears to be a carved stone,with an artificial cave beneath, similar to the structures known to alternative history buffs as "Hanan Pacha" formations in Peru"
18 posts
#3
Alternative Theory
: ""I am Cyrus, an Achaemenid" The lie at the heart of the Achaemenid Dynasty"
18 posts
#4
General News
: "When Did Questioning History Become Forbidden?"
8 posts
#5
Catastrophism
: "The Black Sea Deluge, the Indo-European Diaspora, and the real “Great Flood”"
7 posts
#6
Chronologically Challenged
: "Arabian Anecdotes: Queen Daluka of Egypt after Exodus !"
6 posts
#7
Archaeological Anomalies
: "Duda"
6 posts
#8
Mythology
: "Lived once, buried twice: the mysterious story of an Irish woman who remarried and had children after being declared dead in 1705"
5 posts
#9
Ancient Astronaut Theory
: "Anyone else feel like something huge is happening just out of view? I've been working out a theory for years and I don't know where else to put it."
5 posts
#10
Unknown Methods
: "My Personal Grimoire"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/AlternativeHistory
Yearly
+56k members(15.9%)
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Last updated: September 21, 2026