Cities of the Underworld

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.

Cities of the Underworld examines these mysterious realms, from the technological feats of their construction and the myths and lore that have cloaked these subterranean marvels for centuries.
Featuring rare location hi-definition footage, The History Channel shows a world filled with mysteries and secrets just below the ground we walk on.

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Vampires In Venice

National Geographic Vampires In Venice: Venice, 1575 – To 16th century villagers, vampires were very real; materializing in all shapes and forms. One vampire was particularly feared; the Nachzerer (Night Waster). Empowered by Satan, these undead rose from the grace to spread disease – and there was only one way to stop them. Now, in a National Geographic Television exclusive, an Italian forensic archaeologist unearths a vampire tomb and employs the latest forensic science to discover the truth… Watch the trailer below, and the documentary on VidBux, Zalla one or two, or Vidxden

Colosseum: A Gladiator’s Story

Colosseum: Rome’s Arena of Death aka Colosseum: A Gladiator’s Story is a 2003 BBC Television docudrama which tells the true story of Verus a gladiator who fought at the Colosseum in Rome. Dramatized film which uses reconstructions, stunt fights and computer-generated images of ancient Rome to tell the story of Verus, a gladiator who fought in the opening games of the Colosseum in AD80. The film also tells the story of the Colosseum itself, built to accommodate a staggering 55,000 spectators for the bloody spectacle of gladiatorial combat. The film was produced by the BBC in co-production with the Discovery Channel, France 2 and NDR.