History 101

History 101

CANCELED2 Seasons20 Episodes7.1
NetworkNetflix
First AiredMay 22, 2020
Last AiredAug 25, 2022
Runtime22 min

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

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Cast

Natalie Silverman
Natalie Silverman
Narrator (voice)

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 20 episodes

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GPS
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?
MP3s
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?
Credit Cards
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?
Psychedelics
E4Psychedelics
Aug 25, 202224m
Growing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?
Bottled Water
E5Bottled Water
Aug 25, 202222m
Bottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to the tap variety. Is there truth behind the claims?
Dating Apps
E6Dating Apps
Aug 25, 202223m
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?
Lasers
E7Lasers
Aug 25, 202223m
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?
Home Workouts
E8Home Workouts
Aug 25, 202222m
The home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit... or just hype?
IVF
E9IVF
Aug 25, 202224m
A groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world... but at what cost?
High Fructose Corn Syrup
E10High Fructose Corn Syrup
Aug 25, 202223m
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 105 votes. The cast includes Natalie Silverman.

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