Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Hamburg's Port Developed Different Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hamburg's port authorities made radically different strategic decisions in the late 20th century, potentially reshaping European shipping, global trade patterns, and Germany's economic position.
What If Hangzhou Developed Beyond E-commerce?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hangzhou diversified its development strategy beyond e-commerce dominance, potentially reshaping China's innovation landscape and global technological competition.
What If Hanoi Developed Different Economic Reforms?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Vietnam chose a different path of economic reform than the Đổi Mới policies, potentially reshaping Southeast Asian development and the global socialist landscape.
What If Harare Developed Different Economic Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Zimbabwe's post-independence capital pursued market reforms instead of state-controlled economics, potentially transforming southern Africa's economic landscape.
What If Harry Potter Was Never Published?
Exploring the alternate timeline where J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking fantasy series never made it to publication, fundamentally altering the landscape of children's literature, publishing, and global popular culture in the 21st century.
What If Hartford Remained an Insurance Industry Powerhouse?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hartford, Connecticut maintained its dominance as the insurance capital of America, preventing its decline and transforming the city's economic and urban landscape.