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History 101

2020 – 2022Show2 seasons20 episodes

Documentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A fast-paced documentary series about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Episodes

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Episodes

7.0
7.1

Story

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

Feels like

  • Bite-Sized History
  • Visual Infographics
  • Educational Documentary
  • Archival Footage Collage
  • Quick-Paced Learning
  • Scientific & Social Milestones
  • Accessible Non-Fiction
  • Modern Aesthetic
  • Trivia-Style Narrative

Cast

24 of 114 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Marc Tiley, Laura Stevens, Vương Thiên Hạc
Written by
Marc Tiley, Steven Hack
Produced by
Kate Hampson, Laura Stevens

Everyone

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Facts

May 22, 2020 · August 25, 2022 · Ended

First aired
May 22, 2020
Last aired
August 25, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream History 101?"

Questions about History 101

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream History 101?

Netflix

In the United States, History 101 streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is History 101 worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Is History 101 okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch History 101?

7 h

About 7 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching History 101?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.