Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If The Columbia Never Disintegrated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Space Shuttle Columbia didn't break apart during re-entry in 2003, potentially altering NASA's trajectory, space exploration priorities, and the development of commercial spaceflight.
What If The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Was Ratified?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States Senate ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty in 1999, potentially reshaping global nuclear non-proliferation efforts and international security for decades to come.
What If The Computer Age Never Emerged?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the critical developments leading to modern computing never occurred, leaving humanity without the digital revolution that transformed our world.
What If The Concorde Never Crashed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Air France Concorde Flight 4590 never crashed in 2000, potentially allowing supersonic passenger travel to flourish into the 21st century.
What If The Costa Concordia Never Capsized?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Costa Concordia disaster never occurred in 2012, potentially altering the trajectory of cruise ship safety regulations, maritime leadership standards, and the cruise industry's reputation and development.
What If The COVID-19 Pandemic Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where SARS-CoV-2 never emerged or was contained early, preventing the global COVID-19 pandemic that reshaped society, economics, and international relations.