Scenarios about 'renaissance'
The cultural, artistic, political, and economic rebirth that began in 14th-century Italy and spread throughout Europe until the 17th century. The Renaissance marked the transition from medieval to early modern times, characterized by a revival of classical learning, scientific innovation, exploration, and artistic achievements by figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. In alternate history scenarios, the Renaissance represents a critical juncture where different technological developments or political arrangements could dramatically alter the course of Western civilization.
What If The Black Death Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic plague pandemic of the 14th century never devastated Europe, Asia, and North Africa, fundamentally altering the trajectory of human civilization.
What If The Dark Ages Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the collapse of the Western Roman Empire didn't lead to centuries of cultural and scientific regression, potentially accelerating human progress by nearly a millennium.
What If The Industrial Revolution Happened Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Industrial Revolution began in the 14th century rather than the 18th, potentially transforming the Renaissance period into an era of mechanical innovation and changing the course of European and global development.
What If The Little Ice Age Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the global cooling period known as the Little Ice Age (1300-1850) never occurred, potentially transforming early modern history, agricultural development, and the trajectory of human civilization.
What If The Printing Press Was Never Invented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where movable type printing technology never emerged in Europe, dramatically altering the spread of knowledge, religious reformation, and the trajectory of modern civilization.
What If The Renaissance Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Europe never experienced the artistic, cultural and intellectual rebirth that bridged the Middle Ages to modernity, dramatically altering the course of Western civilization and global development.