Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If Carthage Defeated Rome in The Punic Wars?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Carthage emerged victorious over Rome, fundamentally altering the development of Western civilization, Mediterranean power structures, and the spread of culture and religion across Europe and North Africa.
What If Chadwick Boseman Lived Longer?
Exploring the alternate timeline where actor Chadwick Boseman overcame his colon cancer diagnosis, continuing his iconic portrayal of Black Panther and expanding his influential career in Hollywood and beyond.
What If Charleston Developed Different Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Charleston, South Carolina pursued alternative tourism development paths, potentially transforming its economy, preservation efforts, and cultural landscape.
What If Charlottetown Developed Different Tourism Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, pursued alternative tourism strategies beyond Anne of Green Gables, potentially transforming the city's economic landscape and cultural identity.
What If China Never Abandoned Ocean Exploration?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Ming Dynasty continued the Treasure Fleet voyages, potentially reshaping global colonization patterns, trade networks, and the modern world order.
What If China Was Never Forced Open to Western Trade?
Exploring the alternate timeline where China successfully resisted Western imperialism in the 19th century, maintaining its isolation policy and developing on its own terms without the Opium Wars and unequal treaties.