Alternate Timelines

All Scenarios

Browse all alternate history scenarios across different time periods and regions.

What If Bishkek Implemented Different Post-Soviet Reforms?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Kyrgyzstan's capital adopted a more gradual, China-inspired economic transition rather than shock therapy following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

What If Bitcoin Failed Early On?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Bitcoin collapsed in its infancy, dramatically altering the trajectory of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital finance as we know it today.

What If Black Lives Matter Never Formed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the Black Lives Matter movement never coalesced, dramatically altering the trajectory of racial justice activism, police reform efforts, and American social politics in the 21st century.

What If Blockchain Technology Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where blockchain technology was never invented, altering the trajectory of digital currencies, decentralized applications, and the broader technological landscape of the 21st century.

What If Blues Music Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where blues music never emerged from the African American experience, dramatically altering the landscape of popular music and cultural expression throughout the 20th century and beyond.

What If Bob Marley Lived Longer?

Exploring the alternate timeline where reggae icon Bob Marley received successful treatment for his cancer and continued his musical career and political activism well into the 21st century.