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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: A&E
EAN: 0733961775143
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: A&E HOME VIDEO
Manufacturer: A&E HOME VIDEO
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: A&E HOME VIDEO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 30, 2007
Running Time: 611 minutes
Sales Rank: 4704
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
Theatrical Release Date: April 16, 2007
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Product Description:
In every major metropolis, skyscrapers loom above, taxis and vendors clamor at street level, and subways rumble below. But deeper beneath the hectic surface lie other, silent worlds, each with its own mysterious and fascinating history.
CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD peels away the layers of time--often literally hundreds of feet thick--to expose the incredible pasts lurking beneath some of the most populous cities on earth. Throughout the world, cities such as Paris, New York, Rome and Shanghai all harbor long-submerged networks that once served crucial functions, from eerie catacombs to clandestine hideouts and ancient aqueducts to underground societies. Now, THE HISTORY CHANNEL examines these mysterious realms, from the technological feats of their construction and the myths and lore that have cloaked these subterranean marvels for centuries.
On DVD for the first time, experience all 13 episodes from the debut season of this top-rated series. Featuring rare location hi-definition footage, THE HISTORY CHANNEL shows a world filled with mysteries and secrets just below the ground we walk on.
DVD Features: Pilot Episode Istanbul ; Deleted Scenes
4/23/2007 Scotland s Sin City
4/30/2007 Hitler s Underground Lair
5/07/2007 Rome s Hidden Empire
5/14/2007 Catacombs of Death
5/21/2007 City of Caves
6/04/2007 New York
6/11/2007 London s Lost Cities
6/18/2007 Beneath Vesuvius
6/25/2007 Freemason Underground
7/09/2007 Dracula s Underground
7/16/2007 Secret Pagan Underground
7/23/2007 Underground Bootleggers
7/30/2007 Rome: The Rise
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Interesting, but lacks detail
This has proven to be a very interesting TV show, but it lacks a lot of detail about any of the locations. It seems to be rushed.
Rating:  - Buy it and you'll love it
If you ever wanted to explore all the hidden places in the world or are amazed that people actually lived under the cities as we know them, get this series. I couldn't stop watching them and learned so much about our history. Great to watch alone or with another history geek. Heck, call me and I'll come watch them again with you!
Rating: - Fascinating and Informative!
I've always been fascinated by abandoned underground settings, the older, the better. "Cities of the Underworld" is a dream come true, especially the material on Rome and Paris. Not only does the series get access to these sites, but also knowledgeable guides and excellent lighting. This really is "Must See TV!"
Rating: - Awesome!!
These are very very interesting and very educational. I would recommend these to everyone!!!
Rating: - Lures you in, has become our show for family night
From the first time I saw the episode trailer I was hooked; it makes you long for more. Sometimes I feel like fewer suspenseful replays would allow for more information to be inserted and that is probably my only complaint. However the host is a bit self-centered and annoys us. I think they were concerned with the cool/hip image of him to attract younger viewers, but he is annoying.
I look for the series to be awarded some recognition for their ability to document historical places which have never before been aired on television. Sadly, most are old, and crumbling and are not being preserved. SO the value of this series is truly priceless. Still each time I see a new episode it renews my enthusiasm to travel to Europe some day. This is a hit, and would be a great program to incorporate into any school-based curricila. Well done.
I am buying one to give as a gift to someone who does not have access to the History Channel. Thank you for instilling a passion and interest for history into my kids. I never though it would happen.
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