History 101

▶S1 E1 Fast FoodMay 22, 2020 · 22 minCheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?Episode details → ▶S1 E2 The Space RaceMay 22, 2020 · 23 minFifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?Episode details → ▶S1 E3 The Rise of ChinaMay 22, 2020 · 23 minIn the 21st century, China has become a global economic powerhouse. Why was the rest of the world so slow to notice its rise…Episode details → ▶S1 E4 PlasticsMay 22, 2020 · 21 minPlastics have transformed how we live, but progress comes at a high price: 7.8 billion tons of waste. Are plastics a miracle or a…Episode details → ▶S1 E5 Oil and the Middle EastMay 22, 2020 · 22 minOil has brought great wealth to the Middle East and ignited major wars. Is it a blessing or a curse for the region, as…Episode details → ▶S1 E6 RobotsMay 22, 2020 · 22 minWe share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?Episode details → ▶S1 E7 FeminismMay 22, 2020 · 24 minFeminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?Episode details → ▶S1 E8 Nuclear PowerMay 22, 2020 · 22 minOver 10% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power. But with radioactive waste and the threat of nuclear meltdown, are we playing with…Episode details → ▶S1 E9 AIDSMay 22, 2020 · 22 minNearly 40 million people are living with HIV. After decades of research and activism, how far have we come in finding a cure and…Episode details → ▶S1 E10 GeneticsMay 22, 2020 · 21 minDNA analysis has given us the tools to map disease, solve crimes and more. But in our rush to decode DNA, are we leaping…Episode details →