So lets see. First, in human history, it was a Mediterranean-Wank, and has technically stayed that way since. But moving on, it became an Italio-wank, then a Gothic/Gaul Wank, ect, ect, ect onwards until we reach Franco-Wanke, Brit-Bukkake that delved into United States of Ameriwank.
How can we make history less...
Well, less of a circle-jerk. But, it has to resemble OTL. Your POD can be as early as 10th Century BCE.
Begin.