Military Conflicts
Scenarios involving wars, battles, and military campaigns that could have ended differently
What If Caesar Was Not Assassinated?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Julius Caesar had avoided assassination and established a stable imperial dynasty earlier than Augustus.
What If the Xiongnu Conquered Han China?
Exploring how East Asian and world history would have unfolded if the nomadic Xiongnu confederation had successfully conquered the Han Dynasty, creating a nomadic-led empire in China centuries before the Mongols.
What If Alexander's Empire Had a Clear Succession Plan?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Alexander the Great had established a stable succession, preventing the wars of the Diadochi and potentially preserving his unified empire.
What If the Vikings Never Raided Europe?
Exploring how European history would have unfolded if Norse societies had developed peaceful trading relationships rather than engaging in their infamous raids and conquests.
What If the Battle of Tours Was Lost by Charles Martel?
Exploring how European history would have unfolded if Umayyad forces had defeated the Franks in 732 CE, potentially allowing Islamic expansion to continue into Western Europe.
What If the Battle of Marathon Was Lost?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Persian forces had defeated the Athenians at Marathon in 490 BCE, potentially altering the development of Western civilization.