History 101

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

2020 HD 23min United Kingdom English

Natalie Silverman

History

social cultural documentary

S1E1 - Fast Food 2020-05-22

Cheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?

S1E2 - The Space Race 2020-05-22

Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. Whats fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?

S1E3 - The Rise of China 2020-05-22

In the 21st century, China has become a global economic powerhouse. Why was the rest of the world so slow to notice its rise to the top?

S1E4 - Plastics 2020-05-22

Plastics have transformed how we live, but progress comes at a high price: 7.8 billion tons of waste. Are plastics a miracle or a catastrophe?

S1E5 - Oil and the Middle East 2020-05-22

Oil has brought great wealth to the Middle East and ignited major wars. Is it a blessing or a curse for the region, as well as the rest of the world?

S1E6 - Robots 2020-05-22

We share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?

S1E7 - Feminism 2020-05-22

Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?

S1E8 - Nuclear Power 2020-05-22

Over 10% of the worlds electricity comes from nuclear power. But with radioactive waste and the threat of nuclear meltdown, are we playing with fire?

S1E9 - AIDS 2020-05-22

Nearly 40 million people are living with HIV. After decades of research and activism, how far have we come in finding a cure and battling the stigma?

S1E10 - Genetics 2020-05-22

DNA analysis has given us the tools to map disease, solve crimes and more. But in our rush to decode DNA, are we leaping before we look?

S2E1 - GPS 2022-08-25

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?

S2E2 - MP3s 2022-08-25

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

S2E3 - Credit Cards 2022-08-25

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

S2E4 - Psychedelics 2022-08-25

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

S2E5 - Bottled Water 2022-08-25

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

S2E6 - Dating Apps 2022-08-25

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

S2E7 - Lasers 2022-08-25

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

S2E8 - Home Workouts 2022-08-25

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

S2E9 - IVF 2022-08-25

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

S2E10 - High Fructose Corn Syrup 2022-08-25

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