Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If Tetris Was Never Invented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Alexey Pajitnov never created Tetris, potentially altering the trajectory of video game history, puzzle game development, and the success of portable gaming platforms.
What If The 1815 Tambora Eruption Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic Mount Tambora eruption of 1815 never occurred, preventing the 'Year Without a Summer' and potentially altering the course of the early 19th century.
What If The 79 AD Vesuvius Eruption Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mount Vesuvius never erupted in 79 AD, sparing Pompeii and Herculaneum and potentially altering the cultural, archaeological, and scientific trajectory of the Roman Empire and Western civilization.
What If The African Games Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Pan-African sporting competition was never established, radically altering the development of African athletics, continental unity, and international sports politics.
What If The Age of Exploration Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European powers never embarked on their ambitious voyages of discovery, dramatically altering the course of global civilization and preventing centuries of colonialism.
What If The Age of Reason Never Emerged?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Enlightenment never took hold, dramatically altering the course of modern science, philosophy, politics, and society.