counterhistorical
Counterhistorical refers to a genre of speculative fiction that explores alternate timelines or histories. Instead of depicting what actually happened, counterhistorical narratives begin with a point of divergence, a historical event that occurred differently than in our reality, and then examine the subsequent consequences. This divergence can be a single event, such as a battle having a different outcome, or a broader societal shift, like a technological advancement happening earlier or later.
The purpose of counterhistorical fiction is often to explore the "what if" questions of history. By altering
Examples of counterhistorical scenarios include a world where the Roman Empire never fell, or where a major