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The East India Company
In a small tent beside the remnants of a once magnificent palace, two men meet. One is a ruler of a fallen empire, while the other is a foreigner. A quick transaction takes place as names are signed on parchment, sealing an agreement. Soon, one of the oldest and most populous civilizations in the world will become subject to an island nation merely a fraction of its size.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
Alaska's Alternate Destiny
What if Russia had never sold Alaska to the United States? In an alternate timeline, let's explore the possibilities and consequences of this scenario. Initially, the purchase of Alaska in our timeline wasn't seen as significant as the Louisiana Purchase. It was merely considered buying a frozen land far away from the heart of the U.S. But what if Russia had retained the territory and sent colonists across the Bering Strait, similar to their ventures in East Asia?
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
California's Close Call
Texas and California, two giants within the U.S., both larger in economy and size than many independent countries, yet with opposite ideologies (with exceptions, of course). It's no secret that both states have had their differences, and at times, they may have wished the other was a bit smaller or even split apart. In this blog, we'll take an unbiased approach and explore these states separately. Today, we'll delve into California's intriguing history, specifically how it came closest to splitting in two right before the Civil War.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
Exploring Alternate History
On a tropical bay, a band of fishermen strolls along the beach, collecting seashells and fishing in the deep blue waters. Suddenly, they spot a large island emerging from the sea, a sight never witnessed before. Gradually, the island moves closer until it occupies the center of the entire bay. However, this is not our timeline; these mysterious men are not under the Spanish or Portuguese flag. They speak Arabic and their ship resembles the caravels of our world but is entirely made in Muslim Spain, known as Andalucía.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
Through the sound of you
Who are we in the house? Host, title holder, guest, passerby, or bystander? Neither. In such a crazy buying era, we are just the red-eyed grandson and son of the house, and the behemoth that controls our life fate and consumes most of our efforts, we are no longer the piggy and puppy that squint to nap under the "home", but the "body" on the "room" that wants to jump, with a little residual body temperature. On top of an impassable house.
By Daniel Webb3 years ago in Feast
The Rise and Potential Triumph of Christianity in 16th Century Japan
Japan, Jesus, and two things that sometimes combine. Today, Japan is largely irreligious, with one of the highest percentages of atheists in the world. Temples are visited frequently, but mostly for ceremonial purposes. However, it's intriguing to imagine that for a brief period in the 16th century, Christianity was the fastest-growing religion in Japan.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
Unraveling the Geographical Misconceptions of Columbus
When Christopher Columbus landed on a tropical island in 1492, he firmly believed he had reached the Indies. However, as history has shown, Columbus was mistaken. Little did he know that he had stumbled upon an entirely different landmass, completely separate from his intended destination. Columbus had set out to find a new route to Asia, and he thought he had succeeded. Despite being off by a few thousand miles, Columbus died with the conviction that he was right. This peculiar twist of geography led to an intriguing question: What if Columbus was actually correct?
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
