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History 101
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
- Cast:
- Natalie Silverman
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- Netflix
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Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.0GPS
2022-08-25 · 21mOnce a secret military program, GPS now guides our daily lives, from providing directions to finding friends. But what do we trade for this convenience?
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0MP3s
2022-08-25 · 22mMP3s transformed how we listen to music — and spawned digital piracy. Streaming helped the industry recover, but how can artists get their fair share?
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.5Credit Cards
2022-08-25 · 21mCredit cards changed the global economy and attitudes about personal spending, but record levels of consumer debt beg the question: Just who's in charge?
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.0Psychedelics
2022-08-25 · 24mGrowing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0Bottled Water
2022-08-25 · 22mBottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to the tap variety. Is there truth behind the claims?
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Episode 6
★ 8.0Dating Apps
2022-08-25 · 23mThanks 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?
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Episode 7
★ 8.0Lasers
2022-08-25 · 23mThey're used for everything from entertainment to medicine — and now for weapons straight out of science fiction. Have lasers become too hot to handle?
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.7Home Workouts
2022-08-25 · 22mThe home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit... or just hype?
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.7IVF
2022-08-25 · 24mA groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world... but at what cost?
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.7High Fructose Corn Syrup
2022-08-25 · 23mSweet deal or bitter pill? High fructose corn syrup rose up to dominate supermarket shelves, but what is it doing to our health?
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Natalie Silverman
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