Searching for Secrets

History

Station:
Smithsonian Channel (US)

Status:
Running

Start:
2021-06-06

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Every great metropolis has its secrets: some tucked away in the annals of history and others hidden in plain sight. From 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 in Searching for Secrets 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 expose and urban mystery.

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S1E4 - Berlin

What do pink pipes have to do with Hitler's plan for world domination? How did an enterprising woman combine the Cold War and curry powder into a popular local snack? And was there a body swap on top of the Brandenburg Gate? Berlin is a city full of fascinating yet little-known stories, but if you know where to look, you can spot them hiding in plain sight all over the city. Enjoy a tour of Berlin unlike any other as we explore its famous landmarks, enter its sprawling Grunewald Forest, and sample its favorite wurst, and uncover its hidden history. 

Air Date: 27 Jun 2021 20:00 (CDT)

S1E5 - Paris

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.

Air Date: 11 Jul 2021 20:00 (CDT)

S1E6 - Singapore

Singapore is like nowhere else on Earth. It's an island, a city, and a country, full of towering buildings, incredible food, and colorful characters. It is also full of remarkable secrets, hidden throughout its highways, malls, and five-foot ways. Follow a team of local experts as they set out to explore some of the city's most remarkable locations and surprising stories, including a statue inscription that raises eyebrows, city roads that also act as emergency runways, and a mural with a veiled message about the 19th-century opium epidemic.

Air Date: 18 Jul 2021 20:00 (CDT)