When did Is It True That...? Season 1 Episode 17 air?
Is It True That...? Season 1 Episode 17 aired on October 8, 2025.
Is It True That...?
A New Way of Demystifying History
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.
Season 1 · Episode 17
Education Serves the Common Good?
Oct 8, 2025·24m
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 rulers - from the Spartans to the Prussians, systematically used school education to instil obedience and discipline in their subjects.
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How long is Is It True That...? Season 1 Episode 17?
This episode runs for approximately 24 minutes.
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