History by the Numbers

Épisode 1 - 4 Trillion French Fries

23 novembre 2021

A drive-thru history of a hundred years of fast food, from the burger's humble beginnings to its conquest of America and the world beyond.

Épisode 2 - Everest

24 novembre 2021

Where earth meets sky: how the most thrilling and dangerous point at the top of the world continues to fascinate, and what it takes to conquer the Big One.

Épisode 3 - Queens for Life

24 novembre 2021

Victoria & Elizabeth II: in the last 200 years, 2 women have sat on the British throne for two-thirds of the time; finding out what it takes to be a royal success in an ever-changing world.

Épisode 4 - Crime Bosses

24 novembre 2021

Discovering the secrets of five of the world's most notorious crime bosses; how they did it, who got away with it, and which of them didn't.

Épisode 5 - Crazy Rich People

5 janvier 2022

CRAZY RICH PEOPLE - wealth beyond your wildest dreams: if you've ever wondered what it takes to become fabulously wealthy, get the inside scoop on six of the wealthiest people in history as we reveal the secret of how they became crazy rich.

Épisode 6 - The Roaring 20s

5 janvier 2022

Ever wonder what happens after a global pandemic? Sometimes the secrets of the future can be found in the past. In the wake of the Spanish Flu, the 1920s become the decade of flappers, jazz, and the speakeasy, and for many a time of unprecedented opportunity.

Épisode 7 - Psychedelics

5 janvier 2022

Psychedelics have impacted history for as long as there have been people wanting to get their minds blown. Discover who's been under the influence from Salem witches and Santa Claus to 1960s hippies and Steve Jobs, and find out how mind-altering substances have changed our world.

Épisode 8 - Heists

5 janvier 2022

Get the inside track on five of the greatest heists in history. These are not petty robberies, but high-stakes operations meticulously planned and audaciously executed, with a cast of colorful characters from the mastermind to the snitch. Find out who gets away with the loot, and who doesn't.

Épisode 9 - King Tut

When the lost tomb of King Tut is opened in 1922, it's not only the famous Curse that is unleashed. Fashion, movies and architecture all come under the pharaoh's spell as the world goes mad for Tut-mania...

Épisode 10 - Race to Berlin

It's June 1944. the Soviet Red Army and the Western Allies are in a race to the finish line. The prize is Hitler's Berlin, and whoever is first to cover 700 miles will not only win the war but will get to decide...

Épisode 11 - The Gender Gap

Everyone’s heard of the gender pay gap, but the gender gap is much much bigger. Find out how the insidious ‘standard man’ makes it hard to find a place where the gap doesn’t impact us.

Épisode 12 - The Amazon

The Amazon rainforest is one of the enduring mysteries of the natural world - and no wonder, it is as big as the whole continental US! It’s home to over 2 million Indigenous peoples, and a massive 10...

Épisode 13 - Infidelity

Épisode 14 - Party Animals

Épisode 15 - Skyscrapers

Épisode 16 - Air Travel

Épisode 17 - Astronauts

Discover what it takes to become an astronaut and be part of the greatest human adventure of all time, blasting into outer space at 17,000 mph,

Épisode 18 - Cats & Dogs

Humans have evolved alongside millions of species, but we've invited only 2 of them out of the wild into our homes. Discover the furball history of Cats & Dogs, from caveman to Instagram, hunting companion to pampered pooch - with 7.4 million likes and 6.8 billion snapshots of our cuddly companions.

Épisode 19 - Genghis Kahn

It takes just 25 years for Genghis Khan to conquer the greatest land empire the world has ever seen. It's said he's responsible for over 40 million deaths, and even now, 16 million people carry his DNA.

Épisode 20 - The Great Migration

It's one of the most overlooked stories of 20th century American history - when 6 million African Americans leave the southern states in the Great Migration to seek freedom and opportunity in the north and west. They transform everything from civil rights and politics to sports, music and culture.