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Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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History 101
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Quick facts
First Aired
2020
Seasons
2
Episodes
20
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
108
Genre
Documentary
Status
Canceled
Network
Netflix
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Fast Food
Cheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?
S01E02
The Space Race
Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?
S01E03
The Rise of China
In the 21st century, China has become a global economic powerhouse. Why was the rest of the world so slow to notice its rise to the top?
S01E04
Plastics
Plastics have transformed how we live, but progress comes at a high price: 7.8 billion tons of waste. Are plastics a miracle or a catastrophe?
S01E05
Oil and the Middle East
Oil has brought great wealth to the Middle East and ignited major wars. Is it a blessing or a curse for the region, as well as the rest of the world?
S01E06
Robots
We share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?
S01E07
Feminism
Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?
S01E08
Nuclear Power
Over 10% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power. But with radioactive waste and the threat of nuclear meltdown, are we playing with fire?
S01E09
AIDS
Nearly 40 million people are living with HIV. After decades of research and activism, how far have we come in finding a cure and battling the stigma?
S01E10
Genetics
DNA analysis has given us the tools to map disease, solve crimes and more. But in our rush to decode DNA, are we leaping before we look?
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Questions about History 101
How many seasons does History 101 have?
History 101 has 2 seasons and 20 episodes total.
What genre is History 101?
History 101 is a Documentary series.
Who stars in History 101?
The cast of History 101 includes Natalie Silverman.
What is the TMDB rating for History 101?
History 101 has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 108 votes.
