Great Cities
Revisit the biggest moments in the greatest cities on Earth. Great Cities tells the fascinating backstories of Paris, Shanghai, New York, and more.
Season 2023
1. The Brilliant Design of New York’s Central Park
0.0Jan 12, 2023 · 16 minCentral Park is an 850-acre rectangle at the center of Manhattan, an oasis of green perfectly contrasted with the dense buildings around it. But that location and brilliant design were not foregone conclusions, and this video tells the story of the design of America’s most famous park.
2. Why Does Venice Have So Many Canals?
0.0Feb 9, 2023 · 13 minVenice is an iconic city, known for its network of canals. How did such an extraordinary city come to be? How were the canals built? And how do they work today?
3. Cairo’s History: Roman Fortress to Modern Megacity
0.0Mar 9, 2023 · 16 minCairo is more than just pyramids — in fact, the city was founded thousands of years later. Cairo’s history is one of conquest and construction, mosques and madrasas.