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Grand boulevards are monumental witnesses to history. Their architectural splendour has endured for centuries, while they have remained stages for political and cultural change. Home to government buildings and renowned cultural institutions, they are also vital public spaces…


Berlin’s historic central boulevard takes its name from the rows of linden trees that once lined it. Once a major thoroughfare and later a boundary during Germany’s division, it now symbolizes the reunified capital. It is also home to landmarks such as the State Library, State Opera and Hotel Adlon.

This grand, straight boulevard was created in the 19th century to transform Budapest into a modern European capital, inspired by Vienna and Paris. Lined with Neo-Renaissance buildings, it leads from the city center to the City Park. A single plane tree, carefully preserved, has survived wars and revolutions.

One of Poland’s best-known historic streets, Piotrkowska stretches through the heart of the former textile city. Its courtyards and former textile factories reveal Łódź’s industrial past, while many have been transformed into vibrant cultural venues.

One of the world’s most famous avenues, the Champs-Élysées symbolizes luxury and French identity. Commissioned under Napoleon to celebrate his army, it hosts major national celebrations and public demonstrations. A major redesign, planned through 2030, aims to restore its role as a pedestrian-friendly boulevard.
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The European Union has been beset by a series of comings and goings over the last few years, each triggering its own brand of crisis. The civil war in Syria created the biggest wave of refugees to hit Europe since World War II, sparking contested debates on how to divvy up tens of thousands of refugees across E.U. countries. Meanwhile, in the U.K., Britain's vote in favor of Brexit added to the turmoil. Go behind the scenes with firsthand accounts of Europe's tumultuous last decade and its impact around the globe.

From dangerous explosives and deadly curses that put everyday people at risk, to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, each episode digs into the people, the places and historical significance of these discoveries. And sometimes just being in the right place at the right time can make history…because nothing stays hidden forever.