S_1094_103_ChinasForbiddenCity_cover_artwork_horizontal.jpg

In the heart of Beijing lies the largest palace in the world, The Forbidden City–a unique complex of structures revealing a hierarchy of divine power.

China's Forbidden City

chinas-forbidden-city

V_7197_813_ANCIENTANGKOR_4K.jpg

Angkor Wat, the "City of Temples,” has been steeped in mystery for almost 1000 years. Watch a team traverse Cambodian jungles to explore the ruin.

Ancient Angkor: City of Temples

ancient-angkor-city-of-temples

S_1192_973_MayaAncientMetro_4k.jpg

See the Mayans in a whole new light: explore the lost citadels of Tikal, a sacred cenote at Chichén Itzá, and a network of tunnels at Teotihuacan.

Maya: Ancient Metropolis

maya-ancient-metropolis

S_1054_652_Paris-Berlin_cover_artwork_horizontal.jpg

For over four centuries, Paris and Berlin have competed for primacy. Explore the rich and complex history of the two capitals’ relationship.

Paris-Berlin: Shapes and Shades of History

parisberlin-shapes-and-shades-of-history

V_7165_483_EiffelTower_4k.jpg

Witness the incredible story of the Eiffel Tower's construction. In its day, the tower was the largest and the most ambitious structure built by man.

Eiffel Tower: The History of the Iron Lady

eiffel-tower-the-history-of-the-iron-lady

S_829_640_GreatFire_4k.jpg

350 years ago, the Great Fire of London was the most devastating fire Britain has ever experienced. But do we actually know what happened?

The Great Fire: In Real Time

the-great-fire-in-real-time

S_673_503_Mag3.jpg

From 1600 to the present, Amsterdam, London and New York (The Magnificent Three) have contributed to the birth and development of the “world-city.”

Magnificent Three: Cities That Shaped History

magnificent-three-cities-that-shaped-history

V_7472_793_BuildingModernParis_cover_artwork_horizontal.jpg

François Mitterrand commissioned 11 major French structures. Was there a mystical dimension in the creation of these pharaonic monuments?

Building Modern Paris: An Esoteric Vision

building-modern-paris-an-esoteric-vision

V_7351_197_TheEternalNorteDame_4k.jpg

April 15, 2019, the world holds its breath: Notre-Dame de Paris is in flames. In the midst of this nightmare, a miracle occurs.

The Eternal Notre-Dame

the-eternal-notredame

V_6483_942_BerlinWall_cover_artwork_horizontal.jpg

One day in 1961, citizens of Berlin awoke to discover their capital had been split in two. That was the notorious beginning of the Berlin Wall.

Berlin Wall: The Night the Iron Curtain Closed

berlin-wall-the-night-the-iron-curtain-closed

V_4705_354_Ellis-Island_4k.jpg

About 12 million emigrants landed on Ellis Island, the ultimate gateway to the United-States of America. Their fates did not always belong to them.

Ellis Island: A History of the American Dream

ellis-island-a-history-of-the-american-dream

V_6131_761_Burjkhalifa_4k.jpg

With unprecedented access, visit the World’s Tallest Tower and immerse yourself in the luxurious world of the owner and workers who call it home.

Burj Khalifa: Dubai's Vertical City

burj-khalifa-dubais-vertical-city

S_915_133_VerticleCity_4k.jpg

Scaling the tallest towers across the world, two architects leave the bustling streets to see these extravagant buildings from great heights.

Vertical City: Rediscovering Great Heights Around the World

vertical-city-rediscovering-great-heights-around-the-world

S_889_455_HowCitiesAreMade_4k.jpg

Urban infrastructures are under pressure to provide for growing populations. This series looks at the ingenious engineering to make it possible.

How Cities Work

how-cities-work

V_6083_352_ParisRooftops-4kbanner-16x9.jpg

Millions are dazzled by Paris. But one of its most impressive features is invisible from the streets – rooftops that are chock full of technology.

Paris Rooftops: Architectural Marvels

paris-rooftops-architectural-marvels

V_3231_452_BridgesLondon_cover_artwork_horizontal.jpg

Learn the stories behind the Thames's bridges, and in the process witness the evolution of London, Britain's capital and Europe's greatest city.

History

Life of the Great Cities