Synopsis
Metropolis explores one important world city each episode, uncovering rich historical secrets behind its extraordinary location. A travel guide to iconic cities around the world, highlighting hidden secrets, signature foods and cultural idiosyncrasies.
Episodes
Season 11
ManhattanExploring the stories and places that make Manhattan the city that never sleeps.40m2
San FranciscoDefining moments in the history of San Francisco are highlighted. Included: the California Gold Rush; the great earthquake of 1906; the invention of the cable car; the Golden Gate Bridge.40m3
RomeTravel Channel stars reveal historic tidbits about Rome. Included: a look at how fire led to outdoor drinking; and the influence of American GIs on an iconic pasta dish.40m4
LondonTravel Channel stars explore the history of London, including its street food and the birth of stock exchanges.40m5
ParisThe history and culture of Paris is explored, including its rich culinary roots. Included: the role baguettes played in the French Revolution; the birth of the celebrity chef; and the pharmacist who invented French fries.40m6
New OrleansTravel Channel stars explore different aspects of New Orleans. Included: swamps, steamboats and po'boys.40m
ManhattanExploring the stories and places that make Manhattan the city that never sleeps.40m2San FranciscoDefining moments in the history of San Francisco are highlighted. Included: the California Gold Rush; the great earthquake of 1906; the invention of the cable car; the Golden Gate Bridge.40m3RomeTravel Channel stars reveal historic tidbits about Rome. Included: a look at how fire led to outdoor drinking; and the influence of American GIs on an iconic pasta dish.40m4LondonTravel Channel stars explore the history of London, including its street food and the birth of stock exchanges.40m5ParisThe history and culture of Paris is explored, including its rich culinary roots. Included: the role baguettes played in the French Revolution; the birth of the celebrity chef; and the pharmacist who invented French fries.40m6New OrleansTravel Channel stars explore different aspects of New Orleans. Included: swamps, steamboats and po'boys.40mCast
