Scenarios about 'athens'
Athens is the capital city of Greece and one of the world's oldest cities, with a recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. As the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and numerous aspects of Western civilization, Athens served as the leading city-state of ancient Greece during its Golden Age under Pericles. In alternate history scenarios, Athens often features as a pivotal point for divergences involving the development of democratic systems, the outcome of the Peloponnesian War, or Mediterranean power dynamics.
What If the Athenians Won the Peloponnesian War?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Athens had defeated Sparta, leading to a different trajectory for Greek civilization and Western development.
What If Socrates Was Not Executed?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Socrates had avoided his death sentence, continuing his philosophical work for decades and potentially altering the development of Western thought.
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.