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History’s Greatest Cities: Season 4

History’s Greatest Cities: Season 4

Uncover the hidden history behind the world's greatest cities – no passport required

Paul Bloomfield

Published: June 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM

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In this HistoryExtra podcast series, travel journalist and history fan Paul Bloomfield virtually roams the streets and sites of great global metropolises in the company of a series of expert historian guides.

Together they’ll be delving into each city’s origin myths and uncovering stories of shifting populations, conflict, culture, turbulence and triumph. And along the way, they’ll highlight some top tourist tips for history-loving globetrotters.

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History's Greatest Cities: Barcelona. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Andrew Dowling journeys through the streets and sights of Barcelona, past and present
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History's Greatest Cities: Antwerp. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Michael Pye roams the streets of the Belgian city dominated by a medieval fortress and graced by Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance monuments
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History's Greatest Cities: New York City. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Kara Schlichting highlights how this iconic American metropolis became the sprawling tourist destination it is today
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History's Greatest Cities: Buenos Aires. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Jason Wilson charts how a sleepy colonial backwater became the densely urban Argentine capital
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History's Greatest Cities: Kingston. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Audra A Diptree heads over to the Jamaican capital to explore its turbulent history and vibrant culture
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History's Greatest Cities: Beijing. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Jonathan Clements explores the lengthy history of the Chinese capital, which has been the home of a dozen different dynasties
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History's Greatest Cities: Sydney. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Laila Ellmoos shares the history behind one of Australia's largest cities
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History's Greatest Cities: Marrakech. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Barnaby Rogerson explores how the Moroccan city’s location drove its rise to dominance

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Paul BloomfieldWriter and editor

Paul Bloomfield is a writer and editor who has contributed to BBC History Magazine since 2013. He's worked in various publishing roles for over a quarter of a century, holding staff positions at the likes of Lonely Planet Publications, Wanderlust magazine and BBC Wildlife Magazine.

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