History's Greatest Cities

Travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield will be joining expert guides with rich local and historical knowledge. Venturing to the great cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, they'll explore centuries-long stories of foundation and growth, and examine how contact between continents shaped these far-flung places. Along the way, they'll introduce the colourful characters who played pivotal roles in the development of these cities, and lead listeners through the must-visit palaces, temples, bazaars and, of course, bars and restaurants. And, our experts will also share insider tips to help visitors discover hidden facets of each fascinating destination.

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York
50 min
27
Lisbon
49 min
28
Amsterdam
31 min
29
Dublin
64 min
30
Budapest
57 min
31
Florence
42 min
32
History's greatest cities | Season 2
1 min
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Athens
57 min
34
Oslo
45 min
35
Paris
In this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, Colin Jones explores the long and complex past of the French capital
43 min
36
Istanbul
In this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, Bettany Hughes tells the story of the complex and captivating Turkish city
44 min
37
Madrid
In this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, Jules Stewart delves into the fascinating past of the vibrant Spanish capital
29 min
38
Rome
In this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, historian Shushma Malik charts the rise, fall and resurgence of Italy’s capital
42 min
39
Prague
In this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most historic cities, Eleanor Janega delves into the lengthy and legendary past of the Czech capital
38 min
40
Berlin
In this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most historic cities, Rory MacLean traces the German capital from medieval origins to the modern day
42 min
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History's greatest cities | Trailer
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