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Points of Divergence : Arts, Architecture and Monuments
Points of divergence relating to alternate developments of architecture, fine arts, music, and other artistic forms.
General musings
Architecture
Ancient Architecture for Civilizations that develop in Western Europe
Myceneaen cyclopean architecture
Alternate Eastern Roman Empire capitals
Challenge: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World survive to the modern day
1890 Great Tower of London that Never Was
Unbuilt America : Forgotten architecture from Thomas Jefferson to the space age
Alternate Presidential/Royal Palaces and Parliament Buildings
Plausibility check: Roosevelt plan for a US Summer Capital (in Colorado)
The great cities that were never built
Earliest possible Suez Canal ?
How early can you feasibly dig a canal at the site of the OTL Suez Canal ?
Challenge: Suez Canal built 200 years earlier than in OTL
DBWI: If the Eiffel Tower still stood...
Berlin city development in a world where the Central Powers won WWI
WI the Atlantropa dams were built ?
Large construction projects wank
WI: Channel Tunnel completed in 1911
Challenge: Save American cities from badly thought out urban renewal
American cities that could have been more prominent
Your favorite AH Megaproject/Wonder of the World
Alternate or unbuilt classical architecture
Challenge: Seasteading becomes a thing
ASB WI: All buildings taller than the Eiffel Tower disappear
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Visual arts
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Musical arts
Any interest in classical music timelines ?
Development of music in pre-1900 POD timetines
Alternate development of Western music ?
Challenge: Most Western music is atonal
European music without 'black' influence
Points of Divergence : Musical Instruments and Recording Technology
Points of Divergence : Popular Music
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See Also
Points of Divergence : Popular Culture
Points of Divergence : Society and Societal Norms
Points of Divergence : Economy and Trade
Poins of Divergence : Transport and Vehicles
Useful resources about arts, architecture and monuments