Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If The X Games Were Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where ESPN never launched the X Games in 1995, dramatically altering the trajectory of action sports, their cultural impact, and the careers of countless athletes who became household names.
What If The Yangtze River Dams Were Never Built?
Exploring the alternate timeline where China never constructed its massive dam projects on the Yangtze River, fundamentally altering China's development, environmental landscape, and global position in the 21st century.
What If The Yemen Civil War Was Prevented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where diplomatic interventions in 2014 successfully prevented Yemen's descent into civil war, sparing millions from one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
What If Tianjin Implemented Different Industrial Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tianjin pursued a different economic development model, potentially redefining China's urban-industrial landscape and creating a distinct pathway for economic reform.
What If Tibet Gained More Autonomy in China?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tibet achieved genuine autonomy within China, reshaping Asian geopolitics, human rights standards, and cultural preservation in the Himalayan region.
What If Tiger Woods Never Played Golf?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tiger Woods pursued a different career path, fundamentally altering the landscape of professional golf, sports marketing, and racial diversity in athletics.