Scenarios about 'Columbus'
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer whose 1492 voyage across the Atlantic under Spanish sponsorship led to sustained European contact with the Americas. His expeditions initiated Spanish colonization of the New World and triggered profound changes including the Columbian Exchange, though his legacy remains controversial due to his treatment of indigenous peoples. In alternate history scenarios, Columbus's voyages are frequently altered or prevented to explore how different patterns of contact between Europe and the Americas might have unfolded.
What If Native American Civilizations Repelled European Colonization?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Indigenous peoples of the Americas successfully resisted European conquest, preserving their sovereignty and fundamentally altering the course of global history.
What If The Age of Exploration Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European powers never embarked on their ambitious voyages of discovery, dramatically altering the course of global civilization and preventing centuries of colonialism.
What If The Americas Were Never Colonized by Europeans?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European powers failed to establish colonial dominance in the Americas, allowing indigenous civilizations to maintain sovereignty and develop independently.