Alternate history

Explore the what ifs and what might have beens of alternate history

Scene from the the Westminster Tournament Roll, commissioned by Henry VIII to document the lavish jousting tournament held to celebrate the birth of his son with Catherine of Aragon

What if…Henry VIII's first son had lived?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Illustration of King John ripping up Magna Carta

What if...Magna Carta hadn’t been written?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Illustration of Alexander the Great marching to war (Illustration by Sue Gent_

What if…Alexander the Great had lived longer?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Illustration of Elizabeth I in a cage

What if...The Spanish Armada had landed?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Illustration of Boudica, victorious over the Romans

What if…Boudica had defeated the Romans?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

What if JFK had lived?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.