第 1 季，第 2 集: The Red Star Line`s decision to use Antwerp as their European base was a major revolution for the city. By making large investments in the port, Antwerp was able to grown into one of the most important migration cities in the world. When the great wave of migration from Eastern Europe got underway, Antwerp was almost swamped with migrants. They came in large groups to an unfamiliar city. Many also spent some time hanging around in Antwerp before they could leave for America because they often had no money left to pay their Red Star Line ticket by the time they arrived. Some were also robbed of the only money they had by fraudulent ticket sellers. Many migrants took a joint sigh of relief at the sight of the Statue of Liberty. After this exhausting crossing, their American Dream was finally and tangibly close by. But that did not mean the end of the journey...