Alternate Timelines

All Scenarios

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

What If Louisville Diversified Beyond Bourbon and Horse Racing?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Louisville, Kentucky aggressively pursued economic diversification in the mid-20th century, transforming from a river and spirits town into a major innovation hub of the American heartland.

What If Luanda Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Angola's capital initiated economic diversification away from petroleum dependence in the 1990s, potentially transforming the country's development trajectory and regional influence.

What If Lusaka Diversified Beyond Copper Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Zambia successfully diversified its economy away from copper dependency in the 1970s, potentially transforming the nation's economic trajectory and political stability in Southern Africa.

What If Lviv Preserved More of Its Multicultural Heritage?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Lviv retained its diverse Polish, Jewish, Ukrainian and Austrian communities, potentially creating a unique multicultural center in Eastern Europe.

What If Lyon Developed Different Culinary Industries?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, pursued different culinary traditions, potentially reshaping global food culture and French national identity.

What If MacArthur Used Nuclear Weapons in Korea?

Exploring the alternate timeline where General Douglas MacArthur's repeated requests to use nuclear weapons during the Korean War were approved, potentially reshaping the Cold War, international relations, and nuclear proliferation.