Political Events
Scenarios involving elections, revolutions, treaties, and political movements with alternate outcomes
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.
What If Ancient Japan Became a Maritime Trading Power?
Exploring how East Asian history might have unfolded if Japan had developed extensive naval trade networks throughout East and Southeast Asia in ancient times, potentially creating a different balance of power in the region.
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 Ancient Trade Routes Developed Differently?
Exploring how world history might have unfolded if alternative patterns of Mediterranean and European trade had created different economic centers and power dynamics in the ancient world.
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.