Ancient History
Scenarios from the dawn of civilization to 500 CE
What If the Battle of Teutoburg Forest Never Happened?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Rome had avoided its devastating defeat in Germania and continued expansion eastward beyond the Rhine.
What If Greek Atomism Became the Dominant Scientific Theory?
Exploring how science and philosophy might have developed if Democritus and Leucippus's atomic theory had become widely accepted in the ancient world, potentially accelerating scientific understanding by millennia.
What If Boudicca Defeated the Romans?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Boudicca's rebellion successfully drove Romans from Britain, creating an independent Celtic kingdom.
What If Sappho's Complete Works Survived?
Exploring how Western literature, attitudes toward female authorship, and understanding of sexuality might have developed differently if Sappho's complete poetic corpus had been preserved through the ages.
What If Hypatia's Mathematical Work Survived?
Exploring how mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy might have developed if Hypatia's complete works had been preserved, potentially advancing scientific understanding by centuries.
What If Indigenous American Religious Practices Unified?
Exploring how pre-Columbian civilizations might have developed if a pan-American religious movement had emerged, potentially creating greater cultural cohesion across diverse indigenous societies.