History 101

Name: History 101
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-05-22
Cast: Natalie Silverman

CANCELED2 Seasons20 Episodes★ 7.1

History 101 is a documentary series on Netflix that ran from 2020 to 2022. It was canceled after 2 seasons and 20 episodes.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredMay 22, 2020

Last AiredAug 25, 2022

GenreDocumentary

Runtime22 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionITN Productions

Overview from TMDB

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

WHERE TO WATCH

Netflix

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Cast

Natalie Silverman

Narrator (voice)

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 20 episodes

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E1GPS

Aug 25, 202221m

Once a secret military program, GPS now guides our daily lives, from providing directions to finding friends. But what do we trade for this convenience?

E2MP3s

Aug 25, 202222m

MP3s transformed how we listen to music — and spawned digital piracy. Streaming helped the industry recover, but how can artists get their fair share?

E3Credit Cards

Aug 25, 202221m

Credit cards changed the global economy and attitudes about personal spending, but record levels of consumer debt beg the question: Just who's in charge?

E4Psychedelics

Aug 25, 202224m★ 8.0

Growing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?

E5Bottled Water

Aug 25, 202222m★ 8.0

Bottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to the tap variety. Is there truth behind the claims?

E6Dating Apps

Aug 25, 202223m★ 8.0

Thanks to dating apps, finding love is easier than ever. But are we now so focused on playing the game that we're missing out on real connection?

E7Lasers

Aug 25, 202223m★ 8.0

They're used for everything from entertainment to medicine — and now for weapons straight out of science fiction. Have lasers become too hot to handle?

E8Home Workouts

Aug 25, 202222m★ 7.7

The home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit... or just hype?

E9IVF

Aug 25, 202224m★ 7.7

A groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world... but at what cost?

E10High Fructose Corn Syrup

Aug 25, 202223m★ 7.7

Sweet deal or bitter pill? High fructose corn syrup rose up to dominate supermarket shelves, but what is it doing to our health?

About History 101

History 101 is a documentary series on Netflix. The show first aired on May 22, 2020 and currently has 2 seasons and 20 episodes. History 101 has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 114 votes. The cast includes Natalie Silverman.