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History 101

Season 1 Episode 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?

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Fast Food

1. Fast Food

Aired: May 22, 2020

Cheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But h...

Episode 2 The Space Race

2. The Space Race

Aired: May 22, 2020

Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. ...

Episode 3 The Rise of China

3. The Rise of China

Aired: May 22, 2020

In the 21st century, China has become a global economic powerhouse. Why was t...

Episode 4 Plastics

4. Plastics

Aired: May 22, 2020

Plastics have transformed how we live, but progress comes at a high price: 7....

Episode 6 Robots

6. Robots

Aired: May 22, 2020

We share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving car...

Episode 7 Feminism

7. Feminism

Aired: May 22, 2020

Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for wome...

Episode 8 Nuclear Power

8. Nuclear Power

Aired: May 22, 2020

Over 10% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power. But with radioa...

Episode 9 AIDS

9. AIDS

Aired: May 22, 2020

Nearly 40 million people are living with HIV. After decades of research and a...

Episode 10 Genetics

10. Genetics

Aired: May 22, 2020

DNA analysis has given us the tools to map disease, solve crimes and more. Bu...

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Info about History 101

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Canceled

Network: Netflix

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History