Alternate History Hub

Season 2019

TV-PG

Gripping stories of alternate realities where various historical or science fiction events have unfolded and affected the world in an infinite number of ways. Cody walks us through these events, the history behind them, and how it would have affected our world if they had happened in a different way, or not at all.

Where to Watch Alternate History Hub • Season 2019

18 Episodes

What if Horses Never Existed?
E1
What if Horses Never Existed?Horses changed the course of history, but they almost didn't arrive in Asia. What would happen if horses never existed?
What if the Civil War Never Happened?
E2
What if the Civil War Never Happened?
The Election that Ruined Everything (and If It Never Happened)
E3
The Election that Ruined Everything (and If It Never Happened)
The South's Plan to Conquer the Caribbean (and If It Happened)
E4
The South's Plan to Conquer the Caribbean (and If It Happened)There was once a secret group who wished for the South to take over a large part of Latin America, to expand slavery and compete with the North. Could it have worked? Eh. Well, it's interesting to talk about anyway.
The Extinction that Caused the Dinosaurs (and If It Never Happened)
E5
The Extinction that Caused the Dinosaurs (and If It Never Happened)There was once an extinction that wiped out so much life on Earth, it was practically a reset button. So what if that button was never, pushed? Life goes down a far different path.
What if «The Snap» Actually Happened? (Realistic Scenario)
E6
What if «The Snap» Actually Happened? (Realistic Scenario)No spoilers in this. In Infinity War, Thanos wiped out half of all life to "save life", but how would that work out in the real world? No Endgame, no resolution. What is the aftermath for Earth if half of life died in an instant?
What if the Nuclear Bomb Never Existed?
E7
What if the Nuclear Bomb Never Existed?The nuclear bomb brought on a new fear. Us destroying ourselves. We've come close many times, and the question always is raised, what if we just never invented nukes? The world isn't as peaceful as you'd think.
Why Tyrion's Solution for Westeros Doomed Everyone
E8
Why Tyrion's Solution for Westeros Doomed EveryoneTyrion is smart, but not that smart. I wanted to rant about Game of Thrones so here we are.
What if the Communists Lost the Chinese Civil War?
E9
What if the Communists Lost the Chinese Civil War?
Why War With Iran Is Just... a Horrendous Idea
E10
Why War With Iran Is Just... a Horrendous IdeaWill there be war with Iran? Probably not. But here is a last minute school survival guide to let you know what to expect if next time tensions escalate into another unsolvable conflict.
What if Napoleon Never Fell? (ft. Armchair Historian)
E11
What if Napoleon Never Fell? (ft. Armchair Historian)Napoleon lost at Waterloo. But what if he didn't? What if he didn't make the other numerous mistakes? I don't know, watch the video.
What if the Great Lakes Never Existed? (and How It Changes Everything)
E12
What if the Great Lakes Never Existed? (and How It Changes Everything)Have you never really given the Great Lakes much thought? That's okay, because they've transformed your life in far more ways than you'd think. Even if you're not from North America.
The Insane Story of «Red Alert» Terribly Summarized
E13
The Insane Story of «Red Alert» Terribly SummarizedRed Alert had a pretty bonkers story. And since it's alternate history, and was a major influence on me as a kid, I'm gonna talk about it. Pretty badly.
The Invasion that Changed Everything: Soviets in Afghanistan
E14
The Invasion that Changed Everything: Soviets in AfghanistanFor 40 years, Afghanistan has been in constant war. Before it was the US's problems, it was the Soviet's. And the "enemy of my enemy" of the time, just became giving power to a new enemy.
Turkey «Intervened» With the Kurds Because of a Phone Call (So Here's Some Context)
E15
Turkey «Intervened» With the Kurds Because of a Phone Call (So Here's Some Context)Let's talk about what was probably the worst geopolitical decision this decade. How the Kurds got tossed under the bus, and how we got here.
What if Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Never Happened?
E16
What if Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Never Happened?In the 1980's the Soviets sent troops into Afghanistan. It changed everything. You know what it is. So what if that never happened? Here is one short and sweet scenario.
What if Antarctica Was a Green Continent?
E17
What if Antarctica Was a Green Continent?The southern-most continent isn't really thought about by the rest of the world. It's a cold wasteland, except for penguins. But what if it was just as warm as any other landmass? Here is one scenario.
What if Rome Never Existed? Part III
E18
What if Rome Never Existed? Part IIIThe Roman Empire never rose. In its place is a series of various kingdoms, competing for power for what Europe, will even be. Christianity remains a small faith in the Near East without the Empire to spread it. Carthagian ships spread its wealth and power across the West. Greece competes with it on the high seas. But on a peninsula far from Europe, a new power still rises to redefine the landscape.