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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.
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- E1 ManhattanNext upJan 4, 2015 · 40 min
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Exploring the stories and places that make Manhattan the city that never sleeps.
Guest stars: Jeremy Irons, Virginia Madsen, Sienna Guillory, Chris Noth, Dan Stevens, Donald Trump
- E2 San FranciscoJan 4, 2015 · 40 min
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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.
Guest stars: Jeremy Irons, Margaret Cho, Virginia Madsen, Sienna Guillory, Chris Noth, Aisha Tyler
- E3 RomeJun 18, 2015 · 40 min
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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.
Guest stars: Jeremy Irons, Margaret Cho, Don Wildman, Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Melchiorri
- E4 LondonJun 18, 2015 · 40 min
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Travel Channel stars explore the history of London, including its street food and the birth of stock exchanges.
Guest stars: Jeremy Irons, Don Wildman, Andrew Zimmern, Dan Stevens
- E5 ParisSep 24, 2015 · 40 min
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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.
Guest stars: Jeremy Irons, Virginia Madsen
- E6 New OrleansSep 24, 2015 · 40 min
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Travel Channel stars explore different aspects of New Orleans. Included: swamps, steamboats and po'boys.
Guest stars: Margaret Cho, Don Wildman, Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Melchiorri, Alvin Hall, Garrett Morris
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Directed by Neil Ferguson
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