Scenarios about 'treasure ships'
Massive Chinese vessels of the Ming dynasty fleet, most famously commanded by Admiral Zheng He during the early 15th century maritime expeditions. These multi-decked wooden ships were technological marvels of their time, dwarfing European vessels and projecting Chinese diplomatic and trade power throughout Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, and as far as East Africa. In alternate history scenarios, treasure ships often feature in timelines where Chinese naval dominance continued, potentially altering the course of global exploration and colonization.
What If China's Ban on Maritime Trade Never Happened?
Exploring how world history might have unfolded if Ming Dynasty China had maintained and expanded its naval dominance, potentially discovering the Americas from the west and creating a different global power balance.