Scenarios about 'late antiquity'
Browse all alternate history scenarios about 'late antiquity'.
What If the Battle of Adrianople Was Won by Rome?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the Eastern Roman Empire had defeated the Goths at Adrianople in 378 CE, potentially preventing the fall of the Western Empire.
What If Constantine Never Converted to Christianity?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Emperor Constantine had maintained traditional Roman religious practices instead of embracing Christianity, potentially altering the course of Western civilization.
What If the Roman Empire Never Split?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the Roman Empire had remained unified without the division into Eastern and Western empires, potentially altering the course of European and Mediterranean civilization.
What If Rome Never Debased Its Currency?
Exploring how the Roman Empire's economic and political development might have unfolded if it had maintained sound monetary policy rather than engaging in the currency debasement that contributed to economic instability in the later Empire.
What If the Byzantine Empire Reconquered the Western Mediterranean?
Exploring how European history would have unfolded if Justinian's reconquest had succeeded more completely and endured, reuniting much of the old Roman Empire.
What If Hypatia's Mathematical Work Survived?
Exploring how mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy might have developed if Hypatia's complete works had been preserved, potentially advancing scientific understanding by centuries.