History 101

Available on Netflix Japan

Yes, History 101 is now available on Japan Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on January 21, 2022

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Synopsis

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

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Cast

Frankie Corzo
Frankie Corzo
Natalie Silverman
Natalie Silverman

Episodes

History 101: Season 1

Fast Food
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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?

The Space Race
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The Space Race

2020-05-22

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

The Rise of China
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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?

Plastics
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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?

Oil and the Middle East
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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?

Robots
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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?

Feminism
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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?

Nuclear Power
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Nuclear Power

2020-05-22

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

AIDS
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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?

Genetics
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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?

History 101: Season 2

Episode 1
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Episode 1

2022-08-25

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MP3s
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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?

Credit Cards
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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 who's in charge?

Psychedelics
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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?

Bottled Water
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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?

Dating Apps
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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 we're missing out on real connection?

Lasers
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Lasers

2022-08-25

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
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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?

IVF
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IVF

2022-08-25

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

High Fructose Corn Syrup
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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?

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