Scenarios about 'Papal States'
The Papal States were territories in central Italy governed directly by the Pope from 754 CE until 1870. This unique political entity combined spiritual and temporal authority under papal rule, controlling various regions including Rome, Umbria, and parts of Emilia-Romagna. In alternate history scenarios, the continued existence or expanded influence of the Papal States often explores how a stronger religious political power might have affected European geopolitics, nationalism, and the development of secular governance.
What If The Mongols Conquered Europe?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Mongol Empire successfully extended its conquest into Western Europe, fundamentally altering the development of European civilization and world history.