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Steampunk’s Politics

People tried to turn steampunk into a political movement. A decade later, I think it’s safe to say the “lighter side” has won out.

Nick Ottens argues punk is dead. Long live steampunk!

World War I in Alternate History

World War I has evolved into a great force beyond human comprehension or modification.

Why World War I is underserved in alternate history: the war without alternative.

Introduction to Steampunk

Steampunk and Feminism

‘Punk in Star Wars

Steampunk’s Cancel Culture

Didier Graffet

Keith Thompson

Tom Kidd

Who Killed Steampunk?

An arrogant attempt to politicize steampunk has driven people away.

Also read Nick’s response to his critics.

The Steampunk Political Guillotine Machine

Rabid political activists in steampunk are in the minority, but they are alienating those of us who used to love the genre.

In Defense of the Lighter Side of Steampunk

There is a place for politics, but let’s not forget what draws steampunk together: fun!

Lost Cities and Civilizations

Big Trains in the Snow

Titanic Alternatives

Changing the World

The geography of alternate history

To the Pole by Balloon

Germans were the most successful

Dreams of Arab Unity

The Hashemites, Nasser and Gaddafi tried — and failed

African Adventures

Germany Wins World War I

Lost Empire of Tartaria