Scenarios about 'late antiquity'
The transitional period between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, roughly spanning from the 3rd to 8th centuries CE. Late Antiquity witnessed profound transformations including the decline of the Western Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity as a dominant cultural force, the emergence of Germanic successor states, and significant shifts in Mediterranean economic and social structures. This era represents a critical junction in historical development where ancient institutions evolved into medieval forms while preserving aspects of classical heritage.
What If The Roman Empire Never Fell?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Roman Empire successfully reformed and endured, fundamentally reshaping global civilization and the development of modern society.
What If The Western Roman Empire Never Fell?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Western Roman Empire survived the 5th century crises, potentially reshaping world history, religious development, and the political map of Europe and beyond.
What If the Crisis of the Third Century Never Happened?
Exploring how Roman history might have unfolded if the Empire had avoided its period of military anarchy and economic crisis, potentially altering the trajectory of late antiquity and beyond.
What If the Battle of Chalons Was Lost to Attila?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Attila the Hun had defeated the Roman-Visigothic coalition at the Battle of Chalons in 451 CE, potentially accelerating the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
What If Attila the Hun Conquered Rome?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Attila the Hun had captured and sacked Rome in 452 CE, potentially accelerating the fall of the Western Roman Empire and reshaping European civilization.
What If Julian the Apostate Lived Longer?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Emperor Julian had survived his Persian campaign and continued his pagan revival, potentially reversing Christianity's dominance in the Roman Empire.