r/AlternativeHistory is a subreddit with 404k members. The community frequently discusses history, alternative history, ancient civilizations, mysteries, and lost civilizations, and the most common flair used is discussion, alternative theory, lost civilizations, catastrophism, and unknown methods.
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
: "One symbol different interpretations."
52 posts
#2
Alternative Theory
: "What if Homer never gave Christopher Nolan media rights to The Odyssey?"
24 posts
#3
Lost Civilizations
: "Lost cities"
18 posts
#4
Catastrophism
: "Mystery of the Moon’s formation may finally be solved: Study claims our lunar satellite emerged just five hours after a giant impact"
8 posts
#5
Unknown Methods
: "TIL that before the Industrial Revolution, the 8-hour sleep block didn't exist. People practiced segmented (biphasic) sleep."
5 posts
#6
Mythology
: "What is the historical/mythological origin of this unusual composite animal from Indian tradition?"
5 posts
#7
Archaeological Anomalies
: "Why Did They Build Entire Classical Cities Just to Destroy Them?"
5 posts
#8
Consensus Representation/Debunking
: "The double standards of the Israelites and their God (YHWH) are undeniably hypocritical. （SOLOMON VS Cyrus）"
4 posts
#9
Ancient Astronaut Theory
: "Outback Oracles"
3 posts
#10
General News
: "SANTORINI. THE 1600 BC VOLCANIC ERUPTION AND THE MEGATSUNAMI."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/AlternativeHistory
Yearly
+55k members(15.9%)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026