History 101
6.8
2020
Documentary
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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- Cast:
- Natalie Silverman
Episode 10 : Genetics
May. 22,2020
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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Episode 9 : AIDS
May. 22,2020
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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Episode 8 : Nuclear Power
May. 22,2020
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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Episode 7 : Feminism
May. 22,2020
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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Episode 6 : Robots
May. 22,2020
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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Episode 5 : Oil and the Middle East
May. 22,2020
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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Episode 4 : Plastics
May. 22,2020
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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Episode 3 : The Rise of China
May. 22,2020
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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