About the Institute
Re-examining the Tapestry of Human History
Founded in 2002, the Appalachian Institute of Alternative History (AIAH) is an independent, non-profit research organization dedicated to the interdisciplinary investigation of historical anomalies, archaeological mysteries, and alternative interpretations of the human past.
We operate on the principle that mainstream historical and archaeological frameworks, while valuable, are incomplete. Our team of historians, archaeologists, geologists, and independent scholars collaborates to investigate evidence that challenges conventional timelines and narratives.
Based in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains—a region rich with unexplained megalithic structures, oral traditions of pre-Columbian contact, and geological anomalies—the Institute serves as a global hub for rigorous yet open-minded inquiry.
Our work is published in peer-reviewed alternative history journals, presented at international symposia, and shared with the public through our educational outreach programs.
