Scenarios about 'Spanish conquest'
The military campaigns and colonization efforts by Spain in the Americas from the late 15th through the 18th centuries, beginning with Columbus's voyages and culminating in the establishment of vast colonial territories. This period marked the violent collision of European and Indigenous American civilizations, resulting in demographic collapse of native populations, extraction of enormous wealth for Spain, and the creation of new hybrid cultures and societies throughout the Americas.
What If The Aztec Empire Defeated The Spanish?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Aztec Empire successfully repelled Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors, preserving Mesoamerican civilization and dramatically altering the course of world history.
What If The Inca Empire Survived?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Inca Empire successfully resisted Spanish conquest, remaining a sovereign power in South America and reshaping global history.
What If The Maya Civilization Never Collapsed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Maya civilization overcame its environmental and political challenges, continuing to flourish as a major Mesoamerican power into the modern era.