When Columbus sailed the ocean blue he figured he was headed for Asia. He didn't. But what if he did? What if the world actually looked like Columbus thought it did? All the strange misconceptions Europe had included.
When Columbus sailed the ocean blue he figured he was headed for Asia. He didn't. But what if he did? What if the world actually looked like Columbus thought it did? All the strange misconceptions Europe had included.
Vladimir the Great had a choice to make, and he chose Orthodox Christianity. But what if he chose Islam instead? How could this have changed Russia's history? Would there be a Russia. Here's one scenario.
Vladimir the Great had a choice to make, and he chose Orthodox Christianity. But what if he chose Islam instead? How could this have changed Russia's history? Would there be a Russia. Here's one scenario.
For some reason Vladimir the Great picked Islam in an alternate timeline. The ramifications for this were tremendous. Probably destroyed the idea of Russia at all. Would Russia turn to Central Asia? Would Novgorod be its own independent state?
For some reason Vladimir the Great picked Islam in an alternate timeline. The ramifications for this were tremendous. Probably destroyed the idea of Russia at all. Would Russia turn to Central Asia? Would Novgorod be its own independent state?
The Haitian Revolution was the most successful slave revolt in history. While the history passed that has been, rough. It still affected a lot of minds in the 19th century. So what if the Haitian Revolution failed?
The Haitian Revolution was the most successful slave revolt in history. While the history passed that has been, rough. It still affected a lot of minds in the 19th century. So what if the Haitian Revolution failed?
2023x5 What if Big Bird Exploded in the Challenger Disaster? Episode overview
Air date
Apr 23, 2023
The Challenger Disaster is one of the most tragic events in American space travel. It also almost ended up involving Big Bird from Sesame Street. What if Big Bird had been on that rocket? Why did it take me so long to make this video. Let's find out.
The Challenger Disaster is one of the most tragic events in American space travel. It also almost ended up involving Big Bird from Sesame Street. What if Big Bird had been on that rocket? Why did it take me so long to make this video. Let's find out.
2023x6 What if Sweden Won the Great Northern War? Episode overview
Air date
May 20, 2023
The Swedish Empire was once a leading power in Europe. Its fall led to Russia's rise. What if in an alternate timeline Sweden never lost that prestige? What if it won the Great Northern War?
The Swedish Empire was once a leading power in Europe. Its fall led to Russia's rise. What if in an alternate timeline Sweden never lost that prestige? What if it won the Great Northern War?
2023x7 The Guy Who Drove Across America For A $50 Bet Episode overview
Air date
Jun 06, 2023
In 1903, there was a man named Horatio. He really liked cars. He wagered a bet that he could cross the US in under 90 Days. Not a big deal today. But this was before highways, and paved roads. This was going to be a journey.
In 1903, there was a man named Horatio. He really liked cars. He wagered a bet that he could cross the US in under 90 Days. Not a big deal today. But this was before highways, and paved roads. This was going to be a journey.
2023x8 What If Nobody Had Lived in the Americas? Episode overview
Air date
Jul 15, 2023
Yeah this is quite the idea. What if nobody crossed into Beringia thousands of years ago? What if Europeans came across the New World and it was just, empty? So much changes, but I tried to sum it up quickly.
Yeah this is quite the idea. What if nobody crossed into Beringia thousands of years ago? What if Europeans came across the New World and it was just, empty? So much changes, but I tried to sum it up quickly.
Is it the worst? Maybe not. But its the worst I read so far. What if the eastern part of the US was in the middle of the ocean? That'd be something. Thats the plot of the 'Atlantis' series.
Is it the worst? Maybe not. But its the worst I read so far. What if the eastern part of the US was in the middle of the ocean? That'd be something. Thats the plot of the 'Atlantis' series.
William Randolph Hearst was a strange man. A rich man. But a strange one. And he'd soon build an empire off of nothing but his own two hands and his father's money. His life was weird and his story was even weirder.
William Randolph Hearst was a strange man. A rich man. But a strange one. And he'd soon build an empire off of nothing but his own two hands and his father's money. His life was weird and his story was even weirder.
2023x12 The Weirdo Who Made the First Media Empire Episode overview
Air date
Sep 30, 2023
There once was a rich man who was so weird they made a movie about him. That movie was Citizen Kane. I am not kidding. This is the story of William Hearst. A early media mogul and absolute weirdo.
There once was a rich man who was so weird they made a movie about him. That movie was Citizen Kane. I am not kidding. This is the story of William Hearst. A early media mogul and absolute weirdo.
2023x13 The Most Underrated Era in History (In My Opinion) Episode overview
Air date
Oct 20, 2023
Everyone has their favorite period in history. Mine happens to be a period not too long ago. But everyone dressed really weird so I think we all collectively agreed to forget. The early .. show full overview
Everyone has their favorite period in history. Mine happens to be a period not too long ago. But everyone dressed really weird so I think we all collectively agreed to forget. The early modern period. A time when Poland was a superpower. The Ottomans ruled half the Mediterranean. And the Holy Roman Empire was, existing...barely.
2023x14 What If Quebec Had Voted for Independence? Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 2023
Quebec. A French state in an English world. Quebec has often wished to go its own way, and it almost did in 1995. But then they didnt. So what if they had voted to leave? Probably would have caused a lot of headaches.
Quebec. A French state in an English world. Quebec has often wished to go its own way, and it almost did in 1995. But then they didnt. So what if they had voted to leave? Probably would have caused a lot of headaches.
2023x15 The Crusade That Could Have Destroyed the Ottomans Episode overview
Air date
Dec 02, 2023
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This episode has no summary.
2023x16 Altremer: What if the Fourth Crusade Sailed to Egypt? Episode overview
Air date
Dec 08, 2023
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
2023x17 The Time Napoleon Almost Exploded on Christmas Episode overview
Air date
Dec 14, 2023
On Christmas Eve 1800, Napoleon took a ride through Paris. And then something exploded. This is the tale of how Napoleon narrowly escaped a grim fate before he even led his armies across Europe.
On Christmas Eve 1800, Napoleon took a ride through Paris. And then something exploded. This is the tale of how Napoleon narrowly escaped a grim fate before he even led his armies across Europe.
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