The Alternate Historian
@althistorian.bsky.social
I use alternate history and fake maps to talk about real history. Hosted by Matt Mitrovich (he/him). Proud Chicagoan.
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/thealternatehistorian
Email: ahwupdate at gmail dot com
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/thealternatehistorian
Email: ahwupdate at gmail dot com
Funny you should mention that...
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Funny you should mention that...
Jfc what the hell is going on with Romania in this map?
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Jfc what the hell is going on with Romania in this map?
O dear God I had no idea this almost happened!!!
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
O dear God I had no idea this almost happened!!!
There is historical precedent for this.
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
There is historical precedent for this.
Given recent polling, I feel like the only way that "MAGA voters don't care" makes sense is that if you only consider MAGA voters to be Twitter accounts currently arguing that there is nothing wrong with having sex with teenagers.
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Given recent polling, I feel like the only way that "MAGA voters don't care" makes sense is that if you only consider MAGA voters to be Twitter accounts currently arguing that there is nothing wrong with having sex with teenagers.
To unite America and end this extreme era of American politics once and for all, Trump only has to do one thing.
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
To unite America and end this extreme era of American politics once and for all, Trump only has to do one thing.
You see your honor when I said "I'm gonna kill him" I was actually just quoting Harry Potter, a book and film series that I'm sure everyone in this courtroom is aware of.
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
You see your honor when I said "I'm gonna kill him" I was actually just quoting Harry Potter, a book and film series that I'm sure everyone in this courtroom is aware of.
See what I mean.
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
See what I mean.
Well um I'm glad both of them were able to turn their life around.
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Well um I'm glad both of them were able to turn their life around.
The Bond discourse reminds me that A Kill in the Morning by Graeme Shimmin started off a a piece of Bond fan fiction/alternate history where Bond faces off against the Nazis.
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Bond discourse reminds me that A Kill in the Morning by Graeme Shimmin started off a a piece of Bond fan fiction/alternate history where Bond faces off against the Nazis.
If you like country music, then please don't take what I say that seriously. I'm sure the artists and producers who reject any kind of change or diversity will do just fine.
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you like country music, then please don't take what I say that seriously. I'm sure the artists and producers who reject any kind of change or diversity will do just fine.
For those who don't know, the MAGNIFICENT Mile is just the section of Michigan Ave in downtown Chicago where a bunch of shops are. Its not a shopping center. Its also very safe and I've taken my kids there many times.
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
For those who don't know, the MAGNIFICENT Mile is just the section of Michigan Ave in downtown Chicago where a bunch of shops are. Its not a shopping center. Its also very safe and I've taken my kids there many times.
Why do so many people call the MAGINIFICENT Mile the Miracle Mile?
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Why do so many people call the MAGINIFICENT Mile the Miracle Mile?
Lol they deleted it.
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Lol they deleted it.
Some other good news.
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Some other good news.
Happy #MapMonday! Since there was recent discussion on here about a Cuban Missile Crisis that went hot, I decided to feature this map made by rexnerdorum. It showcases how the Internet might look like post-WWIII and I love the retro style still existing into 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Happy #MapMonday! Since there was recent discussion on here about a Cuban Missile Crisis that went hot, I decided to feature this map made by rexnerdorum. It showcases how the Internet might look like post-WWIII and I love the retro style still existing into 2025.
Jesus Christ those numbers. Look criticizing Israel does not make you an antisemite, but if your response to the events of last night is to go "it was those pesky Jews again" then you are about as progressive as the guy who came up with the phrase "rootless cosmopolitan".
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Jesus Christ those numbers. Look criticizing Israel does not make you an antisemite, but if your response to the events of last night is to go "it was those pesky Jews again" then you are about as progressive as the guy who came up with the phrase "rootless cosmopolitan".
Well I don't think anything else is going to get accomplished tonight so as a palate cleanser here is a the map from the alternate history novel: The Severed Wing.
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Well I don't think anything else is going to get accomplished tonight so as a palate cleanser here is a the map from the alternate history novel: The Severed Wing.
Interesting choice of costumes...
November 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Interesting choice of costumes...
No, you should actually care if someone has a Nazi tattoo.
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
No, you should actually care if someone has a Nazi tattoo.
All hail our woke emperor.
November 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
All hail our woke emperor.
Things got worse for the Golden State when they rejected their rightful emperor.
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Things got worse for the Golden State when they rejected their rightful emperor.