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7.1112 votes202022mCanceledDocumentaryOfficial site

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

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1. Fast FoodNow viewing2020-05-2222m6.8Cheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?
2. The Space Race2020-05-2223m7.2Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?
3. The Rise of China2020-05-2223m7.8In 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?
4. Plastics2020-05-2221m7.5Plastics 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?
5. Oil and the Middle East2020-05-2222m7.7Oil 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?
6. Robots2020-05-2222m7.0We share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?
7. Feminism2020-05-2224m7.0Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?
8. Nuclear Power2020-05-2222m7.7Over 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?
9. AIDS2020-05-2222m7.3Nearly 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?
10. Genetics2020-05-2221m7.7DNA 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?

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Natalie Silverman
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Is History 101 available to watch online?

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How many seasons does History 101 have?

History 101 has 2 seasons and 20 episodes.

When did History 101 first air?

History 101 first aired in 2020.

Is History 101 still running?

History 101's status on TMDB is: Canceled.

What genre is History 101?

History 101 is classified as Documentary.