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About History 101

History 101 is a documentary TV series that premiered on Netflix on May 22, 2020. It has 2 seasons and 20 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 10 "High Fructose Corn Syrup", aired on August 25, 2022.

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

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Episodes

20 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2020 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    10. Genetics

    Finale

    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?

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    9. AIDS

    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?

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    8. Nuclear Power

    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?

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    7. Feminism

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

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    6. Robots

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

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    5. Oil and the Middle East

    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?

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    4. Plastics

    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?

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    3. The Rise of China

    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?

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    2. The Space Race

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

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    1. Fast Food

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

Season 2

2022 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    10. High Fructose Corn Syrup

    Finale

    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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    9. IVF

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

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    8. Home Workouts

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

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    7. Lasers

    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?

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    6. Dating Apps

    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?

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    5. Bottled Water

    Bottled 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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    4. Psychedelics

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

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    3. Credit Cards

    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?

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    2. MP3s

    MP3s 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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    1. GPS

    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?

Cast & crew

  • Mao Zedong

    Mao Zedong

    Self (archive footage)

  • Deng Xiaoping

    Deng Xiaoping

    Self (archive footage)

  • Hu Jintao

    Hu Jintao

    Self (archive footage)

  • Xi Jinping

    Xi Jinping

    Self (archive footage)

  • Yuri Gagarin

    Yuri Gagarin

    Self (archive footage)

  • Alan Shepard

    Self (archive footage)

  • Mikhail Gorbachev

    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Self (archive footage)

  • George H. W. Bush

    George H. W. Bush

    Self (archive footage)

  • Wernher von Braun

    Wernher von Braun

    Self (archive footage)

  • Neil Armstrong

    Neil Armstrong

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jacqueline Kennedy

    Jacqueline Kennedy

    Self (archive footage)

  • Betty Friedan

    Betty Friedan

    Self (archive footage)

  • John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy

    Self (archive footage)

  • Lyndon B. Johnson

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    Self (archive footage)

  • Janet Reno

    Janet Reno

    Self (archive footage)

  • Madeleine Albright

    Madeleine Albright

    Self (archive footage)

History 101 FAQ

Will there be new episodes of History 101?

History 101 has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 25, 2022.

When did the latest episode of History 101 come out?

The most recent episode of History 101, Season 2 Episode 10 "High Fructose Corn Syrup", aired on August 25, 2022.

How many seasons of History 101 are there?

History 101 has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

When did History 101 first air?

History 101 first aired on Netflix on May 22, 2020.

How do I get notified when new episodes of History 101 are released?

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