History by the Numbers

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History by the NumbersLoaded with mind-blowing factoids and stats, entertaining expert interviews, and infographics injected with cheeky humor.
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S1, EP20 "The Great Migration"6 million African Americans leave the southern states in the Great Migration to seek freedom and opportunity in the north and west.
S1, EP19 "Genghis Khan"Genghis Khan is responsible for over 40 million deaths; 16 million people carry his personal DNA.
S1, EP18 "Cats & Dogs"Discovering the furball history of cats and dogs, from caveman to Instagram, hunting companion to pampered pooch.
S1, EP17 "Astronauts"Discovering what it takes to become an astronaut, blasting into outer space at 17,000 mph.
S1, EP16 "Air Travel"From the first brave passenger flying across Tampa Bay in 1915 in a rickety rust bucket, to 40 million commercial flights each year, how innovation, coach class, and sex have made flying possible.
S1, EP15 "Skyscrapers"The history of skyscrapers is the history of American cities, technological ingenuity, and a global boom in urbanization; from west to east, from five stories up to one kilometer high, there's nowhere to go but up.
S1, EP14 "Party Animals"Whether it's for a chance to cut loose, to break the rules, or to just plain show off, there's no knowing which party will go down in history; thirteen of them stand out for excess, success, or epic failure.
S1, EP13 "Infidelity"From royal mistresses to White House scandals, ancient texts to the internet, the history of infidelity is loaded; the science behind the salacious history and shockingly common behavior may be surprising.
S1, EP12 "The Amazon"The Amazon rainforest is one of the enduring mysteries of the natural world.
S1, EP11 "The Gender Gap"Finding out how the insidious 'standard man' makes it hard to find a place where the gap doesn't impact us.
S1, EP10 "Race To Berlin"The Soviet Red Army and the Western Allies are in a race to the finish line.
S1, EP9 "King Tut"When the lost tomb of King Tut is opened in 1922, it's not only the famous Curse that is unleashed.
S1, EP8 "Heists"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.
S1, EP7 "Psychedelics"Discovering who's been under the influence, from Salem witches to Steve Jobs.
S1, EP6 "The Roaring '20s"In the wake of the Spanish flu, the 1920s became the decade of flappers, jazz, and the speakeasy; for many, it was a time of unprecedented opportunity.
S1, EP5 "Crazy Rich People"The inside scoop on six of the wealthiest people in history; revealing how they became crazy rich.
S1, EP1 "4 Trillion French Fries"The story of fast food is the story of the American Dream; from a converted streetcar in Wichita, Kansas, the humble patty goes on to global domination; fried chicken turns a serial failure into a serious success; a burger ends the Cold War.
Loaded with mind-blowing factoids and stats, entertaining expert interviews, and infographics injected with cheeky humor.
Original Air Date: Nov 24, 2021
Rating: 12
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand (17 episodes)
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