Political Events
Scenarios involving elections, revolutions, treaties, and political movements with alternate outcomes
What If the Mauryan Empire Expanded Further?
Exploring how South Asian and world history would have unfolded if Ashoka's Mauryan Empire had expanded beyond its historical boundaries, creating a larger and more enduring Indian imperial state.
What If China's Ban on Maritime Trade Never Happened?
Exploring how world history might have unfolded if Ming Dynasty China had maintained and expanded its naval dominance, potentially discovering the Americas from the west and creating a different global power balance.
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.
What If Ancient Greece Developed Modern Banking?
Exploring how economic and political development might have unfolded if Greek city-states had created sophisticated financial institutions, potentially accelerating economic development throughout the ancient Mediterranean.
What If Cleopatra and Caesarion Survived?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Cleopatra and her son by Julius Caesar escaped Egypt and established a power base elsewhere, potentially creating a rival dynasty to challenge Rome.
What If Maya Writing Spread Throughout the Americas?
Exploring how indigenous American civilizations might have developed if Maya hieroglyphic writing had been widely adopted across North and South America, potentially creating a continent-wide literary tradition.