Scenarios about 'ptolemaic'
The Ptolemaic dynasty ruled Egypt from 323 BCE to 30 BCE following Alexander the Great's conquest, establishing a Hellenistic kingdom with Alexandria as its cultural center. Under Ptolemaic rule, Egypt became a powerhouse of learning and commerce while blending Greek and Egyptian cultural elements, ending with Cleopatra VII's reign and Rome's annexation of Egypt. In alternate history scenarios, the Ptolemaic period offers rich potential for exploring different outcomes in Mediterranean power dynamics and cultural development.
What If Cleopatra and Caesarion Survived?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Cleopatra and her son by Julius Caesar escaped Egypt and established a power base elsewhere, potentially creating a rival dynasty to challenge Rome.