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  1. Effect of SS Great Eastern on Union blockade

    Discussion of having the SS Great Eastern run cotton from Savannah to the UK we're held but came to naught. For those not familiar with the SS Great Eastern this ship is perhaps 50 years ahead of its time in some regards and capable of cargo loads over 13,000 net registered tons. Assuming...

  2. American city (other than NYC) or state with mass transit comparable to Europe or Japan

    Have an American city or state with a reliable and self-sustaining mass transit system comparable to Europe or Japan by the time of the COVID outbreak. Bonus - have it all built *after* World War II

  3. Dutch take Martinique in 1674

    France won an unexpected victory in repelling the Dutch invasion of Martinique in 1674, but suppose the Dutch invasion force took the island instead? What other targets might the Netherlands attempt to conquer?

  4. How does the Western Hemisphere look in 1550 and/or 1600 if Columbus and Cabral don't get home?

    Suppose the Western Hemisphere is allowed another 50 to 100 years of development on their own - perhaps Columbus, Cabral, and others arrive but are lost en route back or wreck in such a way that going home is impossible. What does the hemisphere look like in 1550? 1600? Or even further out?

  5. Frenemies: If Emperor Maurice survives what becomes of Byzantium and Sassinid Persia?

    Emperor Maurice of Byzantium was not popular but was quite capable, leading several successful military campaigns but ultimately executed (along with his six sons) due to rebellions rooted in unpopular taxation policies. Shahshahna Khosrow II was similarly capable and possibly married Emperor...

  6. Most Wurst World Possible

    Culinary challenge - make the Bratwurst and/or derivatives of it at least as popular as the OTL hamburger.

  7. Cross two television formats that might not belong together

    Per the title. Add a description for extra kick. Examples - Cops: Hallmark Channel Edition Hell's Kitchen, with special guest Mr. Rogers House visits Sesame Street

  8. Best car chase scene never filmed

    What ATL might create a legendary car chase scene? And what could that scene involve that sets it at or above the Blues Brothers or Bullitt?

  9. TV shows of ATL Nations

    Presuming their survival to a technological level no less than (if not past) OTL 1950, would would television shows look like for the empires, kindgoms, and republics of history? Would Rome feature televised gladiatorial matches locally or empire-wide? Would Aztec executions be turned into...

  10. The Horrors of the (Alternate) Second World War

    Welcome to History 275a, The Second World War - Focus on Asia. Also known colloquially as Horrors of the Second World War. Dr. Jekyll's History 274 class, Buildup to the Second World War, is in this room and ends one hour before this class begins, Dr. Schlotkin's History 276 class, Recovery...

  11. Describe and build a monument known for being described and rebuilt

    Maybe Roman ruins inspire others to build back bigger only for their civilization to be conquered...and inspire the conquerors to out do them. Maybe an eyesore is built to rub in victory over an enemy who are later subject to the same eyesore but larger and more unwieldly. Regardless of...

  12. What does an Allied Italy look like before, during, and after World War 2?

    As late as April 1935 Mussolini stressed the need for cooperation with the West and containment of Germany via the Stresa Front, which fell apart i the face of the invasion if Ethiopea and the Anglo-German Naval Agreement. But suppose Italy remains firm with the Western Allies against Hitler...

  13. Iberian Union under Alfonso of Portugal and Isabella of Castille

    Alfonso was the crown prince of Portugal and wed by proxy to Isabella, eldest daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella. By several accpunts the arranged marriage grew very quickly into a genuinely loving relationship. Unfortunately the prince died at age 16 in a horse-riding accident - had he...

  14. With a PoD no earlier than 1950, make the relationship between India and Pakistan at least as cordial as that of Canada and the United States

    As the thread says. Bonus: have them form or be part of a larger EU-style trade bloc

  15. What happens if Prince Charles and Princess Diana had as strong a marriage as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip?

    Would there be noticable differences and if so what might they be?

  16. Skyscrapers as international competition during the Cold War

    Suppose that during or after the Space Race the Superpowers decide that one of the next great frontiers is skyscrapers. How tall could they go, how big do they get?

  17. Build It Better Challenge

    Create (and describe) an ancient monument anywhere in the world with a tradition if being destroyed whenever the region is conquered and rebuilt by the conquerors, almost as if they have to somehow outdo their predecessors.

  18. How does France turn out if Napolean IV takes the throne?

    Napolean III was not in great health by 1869 and if France avoids the Franco-Prussian War then Napolean IV may take the throne in his mid-to-late 20s. Assuming he does, how does this change the fate of France? Is there still likely to be a World War?

  19. Fast Food Chains in Alternate Timelines

    While there was a Burger Queen in OTL it changed its name and only one remains, but could it have done better? What might be the strongest fast food chain in a surviving Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere or in a united Scandinavian Hegemony? What is their best selling item or claim to...

  20. Alternate film and or music pairings

    Would a modern remake of the Bullitt car chase scene or ending to the Blues Brothers go better with more modern music? What might be the sound track if Star Wars were made in a Soviet North America? Either with existing films or those in an alternate history, what different musical scores...
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