Scenarios about 'hellenistic'
The period following Alexander the Great's conquests (323-30 BCE) characterized by the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world and Middle East. Hellenistic civilization featured a blending of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and other regional traditions, producing distinctive developments in art, science, philosophy, and governance while establishing a foundation for later Roman imperial expansion.
What If Mithridates Defeated Rome?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Mithridates VI of Pontus successfully drove Rome from Asia Minor and Greece, creating a powerful Hellenistic kingdom that challenged Roman dominance.
What If Philip II of Macedon Was Not Assassinated?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Philip II had lived to lead the invasion of Persia instead of his son Alexander.
What If Pyrrhus Conquered Rome?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Pyrrhus of Epirus had succeeded in his Italian campaign, establishing a Hellenistic kingdom in Italy.
What If Alexander's Empire Had a Clear Succession Plan?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Alexander the Great had established a stable succession, preventing the wars of the Diadochi and potentially preserving his unified empire.
What If Alexander the Great Invaded China?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Alexander the Great had continued his eastward conquests after India, leading to a direct encounter between Hellenistic and Chinese civilizations.
What If Alexander the Great Lived to Old Age?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Alexander the Great had survived his illness in Babylon and continued his conquests and empire-building into old age.