History 101

Name: History 101
Released: 2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Natalie Silverman

TV Show · History · Documentary

With an eye towards how what's happened in the past continues to reverberate in our present, HISTORY 101 investigates how various things came to be and why we should care. From space exploration, germs, plastics, to the rise of China's economy, all are given their due with archival footage, colorful explanatory infographics, and wry narration.

2020 · 21m

Starring Natalie Silverman

Director Marc Tiley

EPISODE 2

MP3s

MP3s transform how people listen to music and spawn digital piracy; streaming music helps the industry recover, but artists my not be getting their fair share.
EPISODE 3

Credit Cards

Credit cards change the global economy and attitudes about personal spending, leading to record levels of consumer debt.
EPISODE 4

Psychedelics

Growing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems.
EPISODE 5

Bottled Water

Bottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to tap water; a look at the truth behind these claims.
EPISODE 6

Dating Apps

Thanks to dating apps, finding love is easier than ever, but some are more focused on playing the game than finding real connections.
EPISODE 7

Lasers

Lasers are used for everything, including entertainment, medicine and weapons straight out of science fiction.