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Over four centuries  Amsterdam, London and New York have dominated the world economy creating exceptional innovation and new urban models. 

Food trucks have taken New York by storm, with a dizzying array of world cuisines available.

In this episode, Amsterdam falls behind whereas London and New York push forward with ever more ambitious building projects.

As the twentieth century dawns London, the world’s largest city, expands ever outwards, whilst New York decides to build upwards.

In this episode the rivalry between the two old world cities boils over into open conflict leading to a decisive moment for New York. 

Over four centuries the rivalry between Amsterdam, London and New York dominated the world economy creating new models of urban living.

In 1955, at the height of her fame, Marilyn Monroe starts her own production company in New York.

Jakub Józef Orliński is an opera singer, break-dancer and model with a lot of fans. Between New York, Warsaw and Barcelona, the countertenor reveals three facets of his life as a musician.

A former open-pit mine in Switzerland is full of dinosaur bones which are fetching high prices at auction, driven by private collectors.

After singing vocals on the Girl from Ipanema, Astrud Gilberto, became an overnight sensation.

As cities get denser rooftops spaces becomes ever more important as places to live and grow food.

What do supporters of the regime feel about the kidnapping of their president by the American military?

Everyone loves pasta, especially Italians. But did they invent it?

A photographer, a filmmaker, a graffiti artist – JR is a jack of all trades.

On 3 June 1968, Valerie Solanas entered the Factory in New York and fired three shots at Andy Warhol. Why?

For Martin Scorsese, music is a vital component in his films - almost as important as the actors themselves.

The cultural buildings of the future are not being built in London, Paris or New York but rather in up-and-coming metropolises like Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen.

Stand up comedy has crossed national borders and language barriers. From New York to Kyiv, every city has its own scene.

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

20 years later, the survivors of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York are still deeply scarred by their experiences.