Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Crimea Remained With Ukraine?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea never occurred, dramatically altering the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe and global relations with Russia.
What If CRISPR Was Never Discovered?
Exploring the alternate timeline where CRISPR gene editing technology remained undiscovered, profoundly altering the trajectory of biotechnology, medicine, and human genetic innovation in the 21st century.
What If Cristiano Ronaldo Never Became a Soccer Star?
Exploring the alternate timeline where one of soccer's greatest players pursued a different path, altering the landscape of modern football, sports marketing, and Portugal's sporting legacy.
What If Cryptocurrency Was Never Invented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Bitcoin and subsequent cryptocurrencies never emerged, radically altering the trajectory of digital finance, blockchain technology, and global economic systems.
What If D-Day Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 ended in catastrophic defeat, potentially altering the outcome of World War II and reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the 20th century.
What If Dallas and Fort Worth Remained Separate Economic Centers?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Dallas and Fort Worth never unified their economic interests, resulting in two competing metropolitan hubs in North Texas instead of today's integrated DFW Metroplex.