Scenarios about 'Mediterranean history'

What If The Eastern Roman Empire Reconquered The West?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire successfully reconquered and reintegrated the fallen Western Roman territories during the 6th century, potentially preserving a unified Roman civilization well into the medieval period.

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March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If The Persian Empire Conquered Greece?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Xerxes I successfully conquered Greece in 480-479 BCE, potentially altering the development of Western civilization, democracy, and the cultural foundations of Europe and the Middle East.

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What If The Roman Republic Never Fell?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the Roman Republic survived its constitutional crisis, avoiding transition to imperial rule and potentially altering the entire course of Western civilization.

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March 22, 2025 Read More →