Season 1

After the success of the Great Exhibition in 1851, Prince Albert purchased a large swath of west London to build "An Area Of Culture And Learning". This corner of London came to be known Albertopolis.

Whitehall in the west of London is saturated with the history which has shaped the sometimes gory past of this fascinating country.

In the heart of Washington D.C. is a green space known as the National Mall, which harbours a collection memorials and monuments dedicated to the sweeping history of the nation.

Philadelphia is home to some of the oldest institutions and neighborhoods that made up the pre-revolutionary backdrop to inventing the very concept of the United States.

New York's skyline is world famous - and it's punctuated by the silhouettes of some of the most iconic skyscrapers in the world.

The historic center of Old Hollywood is full of historians, writers, crew, stars, and residents, all with a unique take on the special history of Hollywood.