Smithsonian Ch. - Searching for Secrets Series 1 (2021) Part 5 Paris (2021)
Searching for Secrets Series 1
Every great metropolis has its secrets, some tucked away in the annuls of history and others hidden in plain sight. From New York The City That Never Sleeps , the single golden fire hydrant in San Francisco to the strange shape of London's black cab to Berlin's pink pipes, city landmarks often embody unknown stories, some whimsical, some sinister, but all fascinating in their own way. Join us as we journey back in time to uncover buried tales in cities across the globe, following local guides and historians on a six-part journey that is both travel exposes and urban mystery.
Part 5 Paris (2021)
What are Notre Dame's gargoyles guarding? What do five ordinary flagstones have to do with one of the most notorious killing machines ever created? What is the Phantom of the Opera's connection to a statue on the Seine? Paris has one of the richest and most exciting histories of any city in the world but some of its most fascinating stories have been lost to the ages. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind tour as we reveal its many secrets, hiding in catacombs and cathedrals, sidewalks and cemeteries, and along its famous river.
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