Hypothetical history is a genre consisting of stories in which one or more historical events occur differently from reality. These stories usually contain “what if” scenarios at crucial points in history and present an outcome of events alternative to historical record. The stories are the product of conjecture, but are sometimes based on scientific fact. Theorizing using historical evidence and facts, about how things could have changed, had an event been different. Most historians regard hypothetical history as perhaps entertaining, but not meeting the standards of mainstream historical research due to its speculative nature. Let’s discuss the scenarios! All Welcome to participate on Wednesday, September 28 at 7 pm.