Italy's Invisible Cities

Dr. Michael Scott uncovers 2500 years of hidden history in Naples. He explores how the volcano of Mount Vesuvius both nurtured the region and exacted a terrible price on the local population. They delve into a labyrinth of fascinating underground spaces that helped build and sustain the city.

Dr. Michael Scott explores the wonderland of Venice. He uncovers how a city built in a swamp became one of the most powerful in Medieval Europe. They dive into its canals to experience how the city remains standing. They also uncover how its beauty masked secret state and secret state and a vice.

Alexander Armstrong and Dr. Michael Scott explore the romantic city of Florence. They reveal how its wonderful facades and artworks mask a hidden story of intrigue and secrecy, and how the Medici dynasty was behind it all. Finally, the scanning team build a virtual reality 3D model to reveal how the city's secret corridors of power were the foundation of the city's Renaissance glory.