Documentary
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.


Exploring the stories and places that make Manhattan the city that never sleeps.

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.

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.

Travel Channel stars explore the history of London, including its street food and the birth of stock exchanges.

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.

Travel Channel stars explore different aspects of New Orleans. Included: swamps, steamboats and po'boys.

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What truly happened on one of the most horrific days in American history? This provocative documetary collects footage from Toronto hearings ten years after 9/11, as scientists give their theories of the horrific events that occurred that day. There is also a 124 minute condensed film of the strongest evidence presented in the Toronto hearing entitled: "9/11: Decade of Deception (2015)".

Filmed in Sweden and Norway, this documentary series follows adventure-traveler and BBC journalist, Simon Parker, as he embarks upon a 2,000 mile / 3,500 KM cycling adventure from the North Cape to Smygehuk – the full length of the Scandinavian Peninsula. On his journey, Simon charts the seasonal cycles of the natural world, as summer is transitioning into autumn.