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Why do some settlements become great centres of international influence, while others languish and ebb away? And how have Europe\u2019s most important urban centres been shaped by geography, climate, resources, individual personalities, collective culture and sheer serendipity?\xa0\nIn series two of our HistoryExtra podcast series, History\u2019s Greatest Cities, travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield virtually explores some of Europe\u2019s most intriguing cities in the company of expert historian guides. Together they\u2019ll roam the streets and sites, discovering stories of foundation, invasion, expansion and devastation. And along the way, they\u2019ll even share some insider tips for getting to the historic heart of each destination.\nFollow History's greatest cities here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/historys-greatest-cities/id1660929072\nSubscribe to History Extra Plus here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/history-extra/id6442485182?itsct=podcast_box_promote_link&itscg=30200\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices