In the 19th century, the relationship between the United States and Mexico was marked by territorial disputes and conflict, culminating in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). But what if, instead of stopping at the annexation of Texas and the acquisition of northern territories, the United States had invaded and annexed the entirety of Mexico? This episode explores the political, social, and economic ramifications of such a monumental event.

References

1. YouTube Video: The Mexican-American War: A Brief History by History Scope. Published on March 10, 2021.
2. Book: Manifest Destiny and Empire: The United States and Mexico in the 19th Century by James P. McClellan. Published in 2018.
3. Journal Article: “The Annexation Debate: Slavery, Politics, and Territorial Expansion” from The American Historical Review. Published in December 2019.
4. YouTube Video: What If the U.S. Annexed Mexico? by AlternateHistoryHub. Published on June 15, 2020.
5. Documentary: Empire of Liberty: U.S. Expansion in the 19th Century. Produced by PBS, released in 2017.

The fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521 marked a turning point in world history, leading to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. But what if the Aztecs had turned the tide and repelled Hernán Cortés and his forces? This episode explores an alternate reality where the Aztecs emerged victorious, delving into how their survival might have reshaped the Americas. Would the Aztecs have expanded their empire, forming alliances with neighboring tribes? Could they have resisted European colonization entirely? Join us as we reimagine a world where the Aztec civilization thrived into modern times.

References

1. YouTube Video: The Aztec Empire - Rise and Fall | Full Documentary by The History Chronicles. Published on April 15, 2021.
2. Book: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. Published in 2005.
3. Article: "The Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire" by World History Encyclopedia. Last updated March 10, 2022.
4. Journal: "Aztec Warfare and Resistance Strategies Against Conquistadors" by Dr. Maria Lopez. Published in Latin American Studies Quarterly, Volume 47, 2019.
5. Podcast: History Extra: The Conquest of Mexico. Episode released on October 3, 2020.

What if the Confederacy had triumphed in the American Civil War? This alternate history explores the ripple effects of a Southern victory, from a divided United States to the potential global impacts of a prolonged slave-based economy. Would the Union and Confederacy have coexisted peacefully, or would new conflicts have emerged? How might this alternate timeline have shaped world wars, civil rights movements, and modern geopolitics? Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking journey through one of history’s greatest "what ifs."

References:

1. YouTube Video: "Alternate History: What If the South Won the Civil War?" by History Matters. Published on March 2, 2020.
2. Book: "If the South Had Won the Civil War" by MacKinlay Kantor. Published in 1960.
3. Article: "The Confederate States of America: A Speculative History" by American Historical Review. Published on May 15, 2015.
4. Documentary: "The American Civil War: A Nation Divided" by PBS. Released in 2015.
5. YouTube Video: "How the Confederacy Could Have Survived" by AlternateHistoryHub. Published on January 8, 2018.