History 101

10 Worst Episodes of History 101

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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History 101 - S1E8

#10 - Nuclear Power (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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?

The episode was rated 7.37 from 100 votes.

History 101 - S2E8

#9 - Home Workouts (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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The home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit... or just hype?

The episode was rated 7.36 from 44 votes.

History 101 - S2E9

#8 - IVF (Season 2 - Episode 9)

A groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world... but at what cost?

The episode was rated 7.30 from 46 votes.

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#7 - The Space Race (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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?

The episode was rated 7.18 from 145 votes.

History 101 - S1E9

#6 - AIDS (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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?

The episode was rated 7.16 from 101 votes.

History 101 - S1E6

#5 - Robots (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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We share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?

The episode was rated 7.15 from 105 votes.

History 101 - S2E6

#4 - Dating Apps (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Thanks to dating apps, finding love is easier than ever. But are we now so focused on playing the game that we're missing out on real connection?

The episode was rated 7.11 from 45 votes.

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#3 - Oil and the Middle East (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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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?

The episode was rated 7.09 from 113 votes.

History 101 - S1E1

#2 - Fast Food (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Cheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?

The episode was rated 7.08 from 201 votes.

History 101 - S1E7

#1 - Feminism (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?

The episode was rated 6.98 from 113 votes.

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