Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Lombardy Gained More Autonomy in Italy?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Italy's wealthiest region achieved greater autonomy, potentially reshaping the economic and political landscape of southern Europe.
What If London Implemented Different Financial Regulations After Big Bang?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Britain adopted a more restrictive regulatory framework following the 1986 financial deregulation, potentially altering global finance, the 2008 crisis, and Brexit.
What If London's Ringways Motorway Plan Was Fully Implemented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where London's ambitious 1960s motorway plan transformed the capital into a car-centric metropolis, permanently altering its urban fabric, transportation culture, and environmental future.
What If Loot Boxes Were Banned From The Start?
Exploring the alternate timeline where randomized monetization mechanics in video games faced immediate regulation, dramatically altering the trajectory of the gaming industry's business models and design philosophy.
What If Los Angeles Developed Comprehensive Public Transit in the 1960s?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Los Angeles embraced an extensive public transportation system in the 1960s, fundamentally altering the city's development, culture, and global influence on urban planning.
What If Louisiana Implemented Different Coastal Protection Measures?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Louisiana embraced comprehensive coastal protection decades earlier, potentially saving thousands of square miles of wetlands and reshaping the Gulf Coast's environmental and economic destiny.