History 101
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
- 2020-2022
- 2 seasons
- Netflix
- Documentary
- TV-14
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
GPS
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Today, GPS is guiding - and following - pretty much anything that moves, all around the world. It's so accurate it can track you down to the head of a pin. But where is GPS leading us? Is it helping us find the way, or lose it?
Episode 2
MP3s
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
MP3s transformed how we listen to music - and spawned digital piracy. Streaming helped the industry recover, but how can artists get their fair share?
Episode 3
Credit Cards
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
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?
Episode 4
Psychedelics
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Growing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?
Episode 5
Bottled Water
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Bottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to the tap variety. Is there truth behind the claims?
Episode 6
Dating Apps
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
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?
Episode 7
Lasers
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
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?
Episode 8
Home Workouts
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
The home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit - or just hype?
Episode 9
IVF
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
A groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world - but at what cost?
Episode 10
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Sweet deal or bitter pill? High fructose corn syrup rose up to dominate supermarket shelves, but what is it doing to our health?
