How do you do alternate history?

An alternate history requires three conditions: (i) A point of divergence from the historical record, before the time in which the author is writing; (ii) A change that would alter known history; and (iii) An examination of the ramifications of that alteration to history.

Is Alternatehistory com down?

AlternateHistory.com is a web forum dedicated to the discussion of alternate history….AlternateHistory.com.

Type of site	Discussion forum
Launched	September 2000
Current status	Active

What do you mean by alternate?

Definition of alternate (Entry 1 of 3) 1 : occurring or succeeding by turns a day of alternate sunshine and rain. 2a : arranged first on one side and then on the other at different levels or points along an axial line a plant with alternate leaves — compare opposite entry 1.

What does alternate course mean?

n. 1 a possibility of choice, esp. between two things, courses of action, etc. 2 either of such choices.

What alternate means?

verb (used without object), al·ter·nat·ed, al·ter·nat·ing. to interchange repeatedly and regularly with one another in time or place; rotate (usually followed by with): Day alternates with night. to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.: He alternates between hope and despair.

What are alternative courses in college?

8 Practical College Alternatives

• Vocational education and trade schools. Trade schools and vocational education provide you with in-depth knowledge of skills needed for particular careers or trades.
• Self-paced free and paid resources.
• Travel career.
• Apprenticeship.
• Military.
• Online college.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Work your way up.

What is meant by alternative history?

Definition of alternative history 1 : fiction that is based on history and that explores what might have happened if certain historical events, figures, etc., had been different Kennedy surviving the assassination attempt is a popular event of alternative history, inspiring novels, stage plays and short stories.—