Medieval Era
Scenarios from 500 CE to 1500 CE
What If the Fourth Crusade Never Sacked Constantinople?
Exploring how European and Byzantine history would have unfolded if the Fourth Crusade had not been diverted to Constantinople in 1204, avoiding the catastrophic sack of the Byzantine capital.
What If Korean Scientific Traditions Gained Greater Recognition?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Korean scientific and technological innovations had been more widely recognized and adopted globally, reshaping the development of science and technology.
What If the Crusades Never Happened?
Exploring how European, Middle Eastern, and world history would have unfolded if Western European powers never launched military expeditions to the Holy Land.
What If the Byzantine Empire Reconquered the Western Mediterranean?
Exploring how European history would have unfolded if Justinian's reconquest had succeeded more completely and endured, reuniting much of the old Roman Empire.
What If Andean Textile Arts Influenced Global Fashion?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Inca and pre-Inca weaving techniques and designs spread to other continents, revolutionizing global textile traditions and fashion.
What If the Norman Conquest of England Failed?
Exploring how European history would have unfolded if Harold Godwinson had defeated William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, preserving Anglo-Saxon England.