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TV Series · Documentary · 2020
Watch History 101 | 2020
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Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?
Rating
* 7.1 / 10
Episodes
20 Total
Premiered
May 22, 2020
Status
Canceled
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Quality
4K · HDR10
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108
10 of 10 episodes · Season 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?
7.1
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?
7.1
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?
7.1
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?
7.1
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?
7.1
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?
7.1
Feminism
Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?
7.1
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?
7.1
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?
7.1
Genetics
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?
7.1
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Episode Synopsis
Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?
Show Details
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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Episode 1
Fast Food
7.1
NOW PLAYING
The Space Race
7.1
Episode 3
The Rise of China
7.1
Episode 4
Plastics
7.1
Episode 5
Oil and the Middle East
7.1
Episode 6
Robots
7.1
Episode 7
Feminism
7.1
Episode 8
Nuclear Power
7.1
Episode 9
AIDS
7.1
Episode 10
Genetics
7.1