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Season 1 – History 101

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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 — Season 1

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johann m @Johann33 10/05/2022 Informative!! A documentary series designed to introduce big history topics delivered in an unadulterated hit of jaw-dropping infographics. Some include: Fast Food, The Rise of China, Plastics, Robots, Feminism, Nuclear Power and AIDS. Incredibly interesting, history is made more clear through graphics indeed. See more Read all reviews
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Natalie Silverman

Narrator

Kate Hampson

Producer

Marc Tiley

Writer

Marc Tiley

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 20, 2020 Fast Food Cheap and savory fast food becomes a culinary craze in the 1950s, but the quest for convenience may be responsible for causing an irreversible health crisis. Details Episode 2 Aired May 20, 2020 The Space Race Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel, fueled by a costly -- and dangerous -- drive to explore the universe. Details Episode 3 Aired May 22, 2020 The Rise of China China has become a global economic powerhouse in the 21st century, while the rest of the world was slow to notice its rise to the top. Details Episode 4 Aired May 22, 2020 Plastics Plastics have transformed the way people live, but this transformation has resulted in 7.8 billion tons of waste -- a steep price to pay for progress. Details Episode 5 Aired May 22, 2020 Oil and the Middle East Oil brings great wealth to the Middle East while igniting many wars; it is both a blessing and a curse for the region as well as the rest of the world. Details Episode 6 Aired May 22, 2020 Robots Humans share the planet with approximately 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Details Episode 7 Aired May 22, 2020 Feminism Feminism ushers in sweeping changes to society, but strides still need to be made. Details Episode 8 Aired May 22, 2020 Nuclear Power More than 10% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power, but people must contend with radioactive waste and the threat of nuclear meltdown. Details Episode 9 Aired May 22, 2020 AIDS Nearly 40 million people live with HIV; after decades of research and activism, an examination of what still remains to be done to find a cure and battle the stigma. Details Episode 10 Aired May 22, 2020 Genetics DNA analysis provides the tools to map diseases, solve crimes and more, but it may involve unforeseen pitfalls. Details

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History 101 — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Marc Tiley
Screenwriter
Marc Tiley
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, History, Special Interest
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 20, 2020
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