The History of Oil – Documentary

Decent overview of the History of Oil which offers context for the world of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil Company.

Parts 1, 2 and 3 covers and pre Standard Oil period, the creation of Standard Oil and the period of greatest dominance

Parts 4 and 5 involve more recent periods, after the break up of the Standard Oil Trust

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5