Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If The Hundred Years' War Had a Different Outcome?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the English retained their continental possessions, permanently altering the development of England, France, and the entire European political landscape.
What If The Inca Empire Survived?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Inca Empire successfully resisted Spanish conquest, remaining a sovereign power in South America and reshaping global history.
What If The iPhone Was Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Apple never developed the iPhone, dramatically altering the trajectory of mobile technology, digital culture, and the global economy in the 21st century.
What If The Ivory Tower Mentality Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where academic institutions remained deeply integrated with society, preventing the disconnect between intellectual pursuits and practical application that led to the 'ivory tower' phenomenon.
What If The Korean Peninsula Was Never Divided?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Korea remained a unified nation after World War II, avoiding the devastating war and decades of separation that have defined the peninsula's modern history.
What If The Library of Alexandria Was Never Destroyed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Great Library of Alexandria survived intact, potentially preserving ancient knowledge and accelerating human intellectual development for centuries.