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History 101

2020 · TV Series · 22 min · ★ 7.1

DocumentaryHistory

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries. Each short episode explores a different topic, from major innovations in science and technology to shifts in culture and public health.

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Streaming on Netflix.

7 hours to watch · 20 episodes.

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Details
Years
2020–2022
Release date
2020-05-22
Network
Netflix
Language
English
Runtime
22 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (108 votes)
About

If you want quick, infographic-driven history over deep dives, History 101 will likely fit—Not for you if you need fully unbiased, fully fact-checked documentaries, or if you prefer deeper formats like Money, Explained or The Toys That Made Us.

Pros: engaging bite-size episodes; strong archival footage; clear topic variety | Cons: rushed coverage; infographic style fatigue; perceived bias/inaccuracies

Themes

  • social & cultural documentary

Cast & crew

Episodes2 seasons · 20 episodes

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