Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'black death'

The Black Death was a devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept across Europe, Asia, and North Africa from 1347 to 1351, killing an estimated 75-200 million people. This catastrophic demographic collapse transformed European society by undermining feudalism, altering labor economics, and influencing religious thought, making it a critical turning point in world history that features prominently in alternate history scenarios exploring different mortality rates or spread patterns.

What If The Black Death Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic plague pandemic of the 14th century never devastated Europe, Asia, and North Africa, fundamentally altering the trajectory of human civilization.

What If The Industrial Revolution Happened Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the Industrial Revolution began in the 14th century rather than the 18th, potentially transforming the Renaissance period into an era of mechanical innovation and changing the course of European and global development.

What If The Black Death Never Happened?

Exploring how European and world history would have unfolded without the catastrophic plague pandemic of the 14th century that killed up to half of Europe's population and transformed society, economics, and culture.