Horrible Histories
An animated children's television series based on the Terry Deary book series of the same name.
- 2001-2003
- 2 seasons
- Discovery Family Channel
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Documentary, Comedy, Family
- TV-G
An animated children's television series based on the Terry Deary book series of the same name.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2001
Episode 1
Battlin' Bolivar
Wed, Apr 25, 2001 24 mins
When Stitch and Mo lapse into despair after failing to win a first place prize, they are mustered into the rebel force of Simon Bolivar, the great liberator of South America. Our heroes get a memorable lesson in taking pride in one's accomplishments.
Episode 2
Amazing Aussies
Thu, Mar 22, 2001 25 mins
A stint after school in detention leaves our heroes feeling forever tainted, until a visit to early Australia's penal colony assures them that duly serving a sentence honorably entitles them to have all of their rights -- and reputation -- restored.
Episode 3
Challenging China
Thu, May 31, 2001 24 mins
Suspecting that Dongle is moving in next door, Stitch and Mo decide to build a wall, only to learn that the Great Wall of ancient China didn't always keep the enemy out, and sometimes kept good things from getting in.
Episode 4
Magnificent Mounties
Wed, Oct 24, 2001 24 mins
The lasting impression of the Royal Canadian Mounties as a just and honorable force that "always gets their man," proves to Stitch and Mo that holding doggedly to a good cause is worth it -- even if it's only cleaning up garbage at the local park.
Episode 5
Rockin' Renaissance
Fri, Aug 31, 2001 24 mins
Stitch and Mo wisely reject Dongle's insistence that art is a waste of time after they visit with Michelangelo and discover that art is a wonderful form of self-expression and always worth the effort.
Episode 6
Awesome Egyptians
Mon, Jul 2, 2001 24 mins
A trip to the era of King Tut and the amazing temples, pyramids, and civilization of ancient Egypt gives Stitch and Mo -- true disciples of the 21st century with all its modern technology -- a lesson in the value of manpower and human ingenuity.
Episode 7
Perilous Plague
Fri, Oct 26, 2001 24 mins
After injuring his rear end, Stitch is afraid to go to the school nurse for a tetanus shot. However, a visit to Italy during the Black Plague and a dose of primitive medical procedures lead Stitch to overcome his fear in the interest of preserving his health and his hide.
Episode 8
Stormin' Scots
Mon, Aug 20, 2001 24 mins
Stitch and Mo fear all is lost when their basketball team mascot is missing, but joining the crusade to recapture Scotland's "Stone of Destiny" helps them realize that talismans and mascots are only symbols for the spirit they truly represent -- and one's spirit can never be stolen.
Episode 9
Surprising Samurai
Thu, Aug 23, 2001 24 mins
Respect for one's elders and other surprises such as tea ceremonies, poetry recitations, and a contest for breaking wind (yes, you read that right) await Stitch and Mo when they train to become Samurai.
Episode 10
Gnarly North Pole
Thu, Aug 23, 2001 24 mins
Fast-becoming frozen dinners, Stitch and Mo appreciate the wisdom of, "Never mess with Mother Nature" when they join Robert Peary's death-defying expedition in the Arctic. They learn that it's best to work with nature -- not try to dominate it
Episode 11
Highly Hawaiian
Wed, Nov 14, 2001 24 mins
After Stitch and Mo grumble about an outdated rule at school, they travel to ancient Hawaii to see how others were able to overthrow rules and procedures that have outlived their usefulness.
Episode 12
Extraordinary Explorers
Fri, Oct 26, 2001 24 mins
Lewis and Clark with the help of Sacagawea search for a north west passage.
Episode 13
Captivating Columbus
Wed, Nov 14, 2001 24 mins
As "Student Teacher for a Day," Dongle sets out to embarrass Stitch and Mo by quizzing them to see if they can distinguish between historical fact and fiction about Christopher Columbus.