Scenarios about 'sanitation'
The development of systems and practices for managing human waste, clean water provision, and public hygiene throughout history. Sanitation advancements like sewage systems, water treatment facilities, and waste management have dramatically reduced disease transmission and improved urban livability since the 19th century. In alternate history scenarios, different trajectories of sanitation technology and public health policies can significantly alter population growth, urbanization patterns, and the spread of epidemics.
What If Ancient Rome Developed Modern Sanitation Earlier?
Exploring how the Roman Empire might have evolved if it had developed more advanced sanitation systems, potentially preventing disease epidemics and extending the empire's lifespan.