Alternate Timelines

All Scenarios

Browse all alternate history scenarios across different time periods and regions.

What If The Cold War Turned Hot?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the decades-long Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union erupted into direct military conflict, fundamentally altering global geopolitics, society, and the development of the modern world.

What If The Colorado River Water Allocation Was Different?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1922 Colorado River Compact established a fundamentally different water allocation system, reshaping the development of the American Southwest.

What If The Columbia Disaster Never Occurred?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew survived their February 2003 reentry, potentially altering the trajectory of NASA, manned spaceflight, and international space cooperation.

What If The Columbia Never Disintegrated?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Space Shuttle Columbia didn't break apart during re-entry in 2003, potentially altering NASA's trajectory, space exploration priorities, and the development of commercial spaceflight.

What If The Commonwealth Games Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the British Empire Games never evolved into the Commonwealth Games, significantly altering the landscape of international sports, post-colonial relations, and the development of athletic infrastructure across former British territories.

What If The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Was Ratified?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States Senate ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty in 1999, potentially reshaping global nuclear non-proliferation efforts and international security for decades to come.