Scenarios about 'macedonia'
A historical region in southeastern Europe that has been contested territory throughout history, spanning parts of modern Greece, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, and Serbia. Macedonia was the homeland of Alexander the Great's empire and later became a Roman province, Byzantine theme, and Ottoman territory, before being partitioned following the Balkan Wars. The region's complex ethnic, cultural, and political identity continues to influence diplomatic relations in the Balkans and serves as a focal point for alternative historical scenarios exploring different national boundaries.
What If Alexander Never Conquered Persia?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Alexander the Great failed in his conquest of the Persian Empire, fundamentally altering the development of Western and Eastern civilizations.
What If Alexander's Empire Had a Clear Succession Plan?
Exploring how the Hellenistic world and broader Eurasian development might have unfolded if Alexander the Great had established a clear succession plan before his death, potentially preserving his vast empire rather than having it fragment into competing kingdoms.
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 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.