Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If The Roman Empire Never Fell?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Roman Empire successfully reformed and endured, fundamentally reshaping global civilization and the development of modern society.
What If The Roman Republic Never Fell?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Roman Republic survived its constitutional crisis, avoiding transition to imperial rule and potentially altering the entire course of Western civilization.
What If The Samurai Era Never Ended?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Japan never abolished the samurai class during the Meiji Restoration, fundamentally altering the nation's modernization path and global position into the 21st century.
What If The SAT and ACT Were Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where standardized college entrance exams never became a cornerstone of American higher education, fundamentally altering college admissions and educational assessment.
What If The School Day Was Structured Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where educational institutions globally adopted radically different school day structures, transforming learning outcomes, work-life balance, and societal development.
What If The Scientific Method Was Never Formalized?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the systematic approach to scientific inquiry never developed into a codified methodology, potentially altering the entire trajectory of human knowledge and technological development.