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Is It True That…? (2025) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Is It True That…? online in HD.

Is It True That…? — Storyline

Did democracy actually originate in Greece? Was the plague the worst epidemic of all time? And did we really work harder in the past than we do today? Is it true that …? questions what we think we know and takes another look at history.

Cast & Crew

Is It True That…? — Series Details

Is It True That…? — Episode Guide

The year 2025

• E1: …Democracy Was Invented In Greece? (2025-06-18) — Democracy is widespread today – but what do we actually mean by the word? Participative democracy existed in ancient Athens, but not everyone could take part. But did the Greeks re
• E2: …The Plague Was the Worst Epidemic Ever? (2025-06-18) — The Black Death was a catastrophe for Europe killing half of the population of the continent in the Middle Ages. But was it the worst pandemic ever? And how did it change the cours
• E3: …We Used to Work More? (2025-06-18) — Do we work more today than in the distant past? Hunter-gatherers often got by with little effort, and it was only with agriculture and industrial work that working hours exploded,
• E4: …We Always Believed in God? (2025-07-09) — For as long as we can remember, human beings have expressed belief in higher deities in art, rituals, and rules of behaviour. But is the idea in a higher power innately human? Or w
• E5: …The Library of Alexandria Burned Down? (2025-07-16) — The Library of Alexandria was considered a treasure trove of knowledge – and its loss shows how fragile knowledge can be. What has been preserved over thousands of years has often
• E6: …Vibrators Were Invented for Female Pleasure? (2025-07-23) — According to a widely believed story, the vibrator was the brainchild of male doctors who wanted to treat hysteria with orgasms. But behind this medical origin story lie not only b
• E7: …We Used to Die Younger in the Past? (2025-07-27) — Advances in agriculture, hygiene and medicine have steadily increased average life expectancy throughout history. But even in the Stone Age, some people reached old age. Was life e
• E8: …Hitler Invented the Autobahn? (2025-07-30) — Many believe that Hitler invented the Autobahn, boosting the German economy and solving unemployment in the process. But this is not actually true. So why do we think it is?
• E9: …The Steam Engine Started the Industrial Revolution? (2025-08-13) — The steam engine marked the beginning of the fossil fuel era. But was it really this invention that triggered the Industrial Revolution? The search for answers takes us back to anc
• E10: …Bartering Was the First Form of Money? (2025-08-20) — A world without money? It is hard to imagine – but it did exist. But was bartering really the first form of exchange, with money gradually replacing it? And how did this happen?
• E11: …Men Have Always Worn Trousers? (2025-08-27) — What does what we wear reveal about our society? Who determines what is considered masculine or feminine? From Antiquity to the present day, this episode looks back at the history
• E12: …Beauty Standards Have Always Been the Same? (2025-09-03) — Beauty has shaped our thoughts and feelings from ancient times to the present day. Who do we find attractive? And why? Although many cultures share a similar vision of beauty crite
• E13: …Julius Caesar Was Born by C-Section? (2025-09-10) — A caesarean has become a common way to give birth, but until the 19th century, it was a highly dangerous last resort. So did Julius Caesar really come into this world by C-section?
• E14: …We All Believed the World Was Flat? (2025-09-17) — Did everyone think that the Earth was a flat disc until Christopher Columbus boldly attempted to prove otherwise ? How do we actually know that the Earth is round? And why do peopl
• E15: …There Was No Hygiene in the Middle Ages? (2025-09-24) — With chivalrous Knights, great castles and high adventure, the Middle Ages have always fascinated us. While fans of heroic tales may see it through rose-tinted glasses, others only
• E16: …Decadence Caused the Fall of Rome? (2025-10-01) — Military victories, efficient administration, flourishing trade, innovative technologies: the Roman Empire is the archetype of a successful empire. But after centuries of dominati
• E17: Education Serves the Common Good? (2025-10-08) — Education is seen today as one of the pillars of a modern, democratic society. Yet its historical roots are more often found in authoritarian structures. This episode looks at how
• E18: Pirates Were Always Bad? (2025-10-15) — They sailed under the flag of the skull and crossbones – as the self-proclaimed enemies of all mankind. Pirates are seen as lawless thugs, proud of their reputation. But are we doi
• E19: … Collective Ownership is Doomed to Fail? (2025-10-22) — The Tragedy of the Commons theory posits that a valuable and finite resource, freely available to everyone, will be overused and be at risk of destruction. But with common land sha
• E20: …Pasta Was Made in Italy? (2025-10-29) — Who doesn't love pasta? It's conquered the world, but Italians love it most. But did they really invent it? We explore its history from ancient China through the Middle Ages to New
• E21: Men and Women Have Never Been Equal? (2025-11-05) — From Iceland’s women’s strike in 1975 right back to strong Viking women and the very first human settlements, was the past more equalitarian than we think? Can we find matriarchy r
• E22: …We have always gone on strike? (2025-11-12)
• E23: …Secret agents have no qualms of conscience? (2025-11-19)
• E24: …We all used to speak the same language? (2025-11-26)
• E25: …We used to live in harmony with nature? (2025-12-03)
• E26: …Borders Have Always Existed? (2025-12-10) — 250,000 kilometres of borders stretch across the world todaya nd even on the oldest maps they are everywhere. But have borders always been with us? From the frontiers of the Roman
• E27: …Migrations were not as numerous in the past? (2025-12-17)
• E28: …Childhood Is A Modern Invention? (2025-12-24) — In the past, childhood did not exist: Children had to go out into the fields and work alongside adults from a very young age in a difficult like of toil… or so many people think. B
• E29: …We Have Always Eaten Meat? (2025-12-31) — People eat meat – all over the world in the most diverse cultures. But have they always done so? And what is the truth of the theory that the human brain needed meat to grow? This

The year 2026

• E1: …The principle of "an eye for an eye" used to apply? (2026-01-07)
• E2: …Raw materials really make countries richer? (2026-01-14)
• E3: …Witch hunts began as early as the Middle Ages? (2026-01-21)
• E4: …Only silk was transported on the Silk Road? (2026-02-18)
• E5: …The Past Was Less Violent? (2026-02-25) — Destruction, terror, war: It seems that there has never been more violence than in the world today. But what can we learn from history? Was there really less violence in the past?
• E6: …There was less paperwork in the past? (2026-03-04)
• E7: …Slavery was abolished for moral reasons? (2026-03-11)
• E8: …Global trade does make us richer? (2026-03-18)
• E9: …The dog has always been man's best friend? (2026-03-25)
• E10: …humans have always experienced intoxication? (2026-04-01) — Is drug-induced intoxication a new phenomenon – emerging in a pleasure-seeking society that knows no bounds? Discoveries of drug artifacts thousands of years old raise doubts. Into
• E11: …Columbus was the first to cross an ocean? (2026-04-08) — To this day, Columbus is considered the first person to have crossed an ocean. But archaeology, genetics, and indigenous knowledge systems tell a different story: Polynesians, Viki
• E12: …dirndls and lederhosen are quintessentially Bavarian? (2026-04-15) — Traditions seem ancient—but many are invented, politically dictated, or shaped by modern tourism. This documentary traces the origins of traditions from Bavaria through France to G
• E13: …all African countries were European colonies? (2026-04-22) — Africa is often considered a continent entirely colonized by Europeans – although large parts of it remained independent until the 19th century. So what was it really like? This do
• E14: …there is no progress without war? (2026-04-29) — GPS, space travel, industrial fertilizer production: they all arose under military pressure. Wars accelerate decisions, pool resources, and drive innovation. But they also destroy
• E15: …the modern age began with the printing press? (2026-05-06) — The myth sounds seductive: Johannes Gutenberg invents printing – and suddenly the Reformation, the scientific revolution, and the Enlightenment begin. A single machine is said to h
• E16: …tourism was invented thanks to the railway? (2026-05-13) — Did tourism originate with the railway? Pilgrimages were important precursors – but it was romantic notions of nature and the expansion of infrastructure that created the necessary
• E17: …The Gap Between Rich and Poor Has Never Been Bigger? (2026-05-20) — Are the rich today richer than ever? This episode shows how the gap between rich and poor has developed over the millennia: From the first states, through the slave trade and indus
• E18: …we have always been addicted to sugar? (2026-05-27)
• E19: …the super-rich have made the world a better place? (2026-06-03)
• E20: …we have always enjoyed gaming? (2026-06-10)
• E21: Have secret messages changed history? (2026-06-17) — From Caesar’s cipher to the Enigma machine, from Renaissance intrigue to today’s online payments, the art of encoding and decoding information has evolved for centuries. Wars, cons
• E22: Do true geniuses exist? (2026-06-24) — Michelangelo, Newton, Einstein – some individuals have achieved extraordinary things. But are “true geniuses” real, or have we invented them because we want to believe in someone e
• E23: Did People Have Drinking Water in the Past? (2026-07-17) — Clean drinking water is often seen as a hallmark of modernity. But could humans have survived for millennia if water had always been undrinkable? From antiquity to the present day,
• E24: Why Did Monogamy Become the Norm? (2026-08-05) — Some believe monogamy is deeply rooted in our genes, while others see it as a cultural invention. History shows that human relationships have always evolved, and that monogamy has
• E25: …There Was More Free Speech in the Past? (2026-08-12) — Many people believe that, in the past, people were able to express themselves more freely. But the history of freedom of expression has always been fraught with contradictions: eve
• E26: …In the Past Surnames Did Not Exist? (2026-08-19) — Surnames seem to have always existed, but their history is surprisingly recent. This episode traces their history, from the trading towns of the Middle Ages to 20th-century Turkey
• E27: … In The Past We Were Never Alone? (2026-08-26) — Having somewhere to be alone is taken for granted today, but that was not always the case. From Ancient Greece and Rome to 17th century England, this episode shows how privacy is c
• E28: Is Life Really Getting Faster? (2026-09-02) — Why do we feel more rushed than ever despite time-saving technology? This episode explores how acceleration has transformed daily life since industrialization, and how it can also
• E29: Was the Future Once Brighter? (2026-09-09) — Why have we lost faith in a better future? Once seen as blueprints for progress, utopias are now often dismissed as unrealistic dreams, while dystopian visions thrive. This episode
• E30: Did Sigmund Freud invent psychotherapy? (2026-09-16) — Although many of Freud's theories are now considered disproven, he is still widely seen as the father of modern psychotherapy. Why does his legacy endure? This episode explores how
• E31: Were we all cavemen? (2026-09-23) — The cliché of Stone Age humans living in caves is challenged by discoveries of ancient huts. In the Middle Ages, millions of cave dwellings provided homes for poor farmers. So what
• E32: Did killing tyrants make the world better? (2026-09-30) — Is tyrannicide ever justified for the greater good, or does it undermine a just society? This episode explores how such acts have been legitimized, who carried them out and why – f

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How many seasons does Is It True That…? have? 2 season(s) with 56 episodes.

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