Metropolis
2015 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Ended · Travel Channel
Documentary
TMDB 2.0 · 1 votes
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
- S01E01Manhattan2015-01-0440m
Exploring the stories and places that make Manhattan the city that never sleeps.
- S01E02San Francisco2015-01-0440m
Defining 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.
- S01E03Rome2015-06-1840m
Travel 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.
- S01E04London2015-06-1840m
Travel Channel stars explore the history of London, including its street food and the birth of stock exchanges.
- S01E05Paris2015-09-2440m
The 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.
- S01E06New Orleans2015-09-2440m
Travel Channel stars explore different aspects of New Orleans. Included: swamps, steamboats and po'boys.
