Ancient History
Scenarios from the dawn of civilization to 500 CE
What If Caesar Was Not Assassinated?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Julius Caesar had avoided assassination and established a stable imperial dynasty earlier than Augustus.
What If the Xiongnu Conquered Han China?
Exploring how East Asian and world history would have unfolded if the nomadic Xiongnu confederation had successfully conquered the Han Dynasty, creating a nomadic-led empire in China centuries before the Mongols.
What If Ancient Trade Routes Developed Differently?
Exploring how world history might have unfolded if alternative patterns of Mediterranean and European trade had created different economic centers and power dynamics in the ancient world.
What If the Ancient Olympic Games Never Ended?
Exploring how sports, international relations, and cultural traditions might have developed if the ancient Olympic Games had continued uninterrupted from antiquity to the present day.
What If Aristotle's Scientific Method Was More Empirical?
Exploring how Western science might have developed if Aristotle had emphasized systematic experimentation and observation over philosophical reasoning, potentially advancing scientific progress by millennia.
What If Alexander's Empire Had a Clear Succession Plan?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Alexander the Great had established a stable succession, preventing the wars of the Diadochi and potentially preserving his unified empire.