Mysteries At The Museum
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Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
94 Episodes
- DeadliestE7
DeadliestDon Wildman relives the most captivating tales of destruction in the Mysteries at the Museum archives. His first stop: the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, where he finds an inconspicuous, yet exceedingly sinister weapon. Also, a faded sheet of parchment at the Massachusetts Historical Society represents an attempt to save the life of a woman caught up in the most infamous witch hunt in American history. - Most NotoriousE9
Most NotoriousDon Wildman revisits the most notorious mysteries from a simple wheelbarrow that tells a grim and gruesome tale of greed and murder to a small bottle once filled with a doctor-recommended miracle cure-all that ended up disfiguring and often killing it's hopeful recipients. - UnexplainedE11
UnexplainedDon Wildman examines the unexplained tales from Mysteries at the Museum. He revisits an enigmatic embroidery, created by a woman who claimed to subsist without food, a prized revolver linked to Billy the Kid, and an ornately designed book of all the birds of North America ... including some utterly inexplicable species. - Secrets of D.C.
E16Secrets of D.C.Don Wildman investigates a standard-issue US Postal Service mailbox at the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. This commonplace item was the centerpiece of one of the most devastating Cold War spy cases. Encased at the Ford's Theatre Museum in Washington, D.C. visitors can admire a seemingly primitive weapon - brass knuckles - that was used to protect one of America's most celebrated presidents against a murderous plot. And at the Newseum in Washington D.C., a simple five cent nickel sliced in half was used as an unlikely tool to conceal international secrets. - TrailblazersE17
TrailblazersHost Don Wildman examines a school bus that was at the center of one of the biggest kidnappings in U.S. history, a manuscript that tells an incredible and true tale of a shipwrecked crew's harrowing ordeal in the Sahara desert, and a peculiar set of stones that were once believed to have talisman-like powers, causing them to be more valuable than gold or silver. - Death Defying Special
E22Death Defying SpecialHost Don Wildman examines a school bus that was at the center of one of the biggest kidnappings in U.S. history, a manuscript that tells an incredible and true tale of a shipwrecked crew's harrowing ordeal in the Sahara desert, and a peculiar set of stones that were once believed to have talisman-like powers, causing them to be more valuable than gold or silver. - Iconic L.A.
E23Iconic L.A.Collection of previous items that all deal with the city of Los Angeles. Host Don Wildman examines a dress from an infamous and allegedly cursed Hollywood epic, a surfboard that bears the striking evidence of a violent and horrific encounter with a deadly shark, and a piece of metal shrapnel that played a central role in a bizarre and, some say, otherworldly encounter in the skies over Los Angeles. - Forgotten Heroes
E25Forgotten HeroesHost Don Wildman examines a lantern used by a young woman who rushed out into a swirling storm to save endangered travelers, a taxidermied canine who bravely came to the aid of weary soldiers on the frontlines, and a replica of a deep space explorer that almost didn't make an earth shattering discovery on Mars. - Mind Blowing
E27Mind BlowingHost Don Wildman inspects a mystifying machine whose origins can be traced back to a bizarre prophecy, a poster for a magician whose death-defying act thrilled audiences before going tragically awry, and a video camera that recorded an out-of-this world moment above the city of Phoenix. - Space Race: Skylab, Apollo One Tragedy and Space MonkeyE31
Space Race: Skylab, Apollo One Tragedy and Space MonkeyIn this special episode, Don Wildman examines a piece of scorched debris that sparked a worldwide panic, a taxidermied primate that soared to new heights and a seemingly ordinary pen that reportedly played a crucial role in a historic cosmic quest. - Wild West: Worst Train Robbery, Wild West Rumble and the Legend of Jesse JamesE32
Wild West: Worst Train Robbery, Wild West Rumble and the Legend of Jesse JamesIn this special episode, Don Wildman gazes upon a locomotive linked to a daring heist, sets his sights on a shotgun wielded by a gallant bandit and inspects a manuscript that reexamines an iconic outlaw's legendary tale - Mysteries of the Titanic
E33Mysteries of the TitanicWhy exactly did the Titanic sink, and how could it have been avoided? To get a better understanding of the world's most enduring nautical tragedy, Don Wildman goes on the scene, under the water and up in the skies to investigate. Get a sneak peek at his adventurous deep dive into one of the world's most iconic mysteries. - Alcatraz
E34AlcatrazMore than fifty years after it happened, Don Wildman heads to San Francisco to dig deep into the evidence and unearth the real story behind the notorious escape from Alcatraz. From flying in a seaplane high above San Francisco Bay to paddling a raft through crashing waves, Don is on a mission to examine the world's greatest prison break from every conceivable angle. - The White House
E35The White HouseHow did the White House evolve from a simple stone building into the nation's nerve center? Don Wildman goes on the scene to trace its transformation and uncover its secrets. From flying inside the DC Flight Restricted Zone to going deep underground in a declassified nuclear bunker, its a thrilling exploration of the myths and mysteries behind one of the world's most famous residences. - King Tut: Mysteries at the Museum
E37King Tut: Mysteries at the MuseumKing Tut's tomb was discovered almost a century ago, yet it continues to puzzle the world today. Don Wildman heads to Egypt to retrace the steps of Howard Carter, the archaeologist who made the incredible discovery, and to learn about important truths still being uncovered. - Out of This WorldE58
Out of This WorldDon revisits the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, OH, to find out if the first being sent into space survived the mission. Also, displayed at the Allen County Public Library in Indiana is a rare photograph of Lincoln with his wife—taken many years after his assassination. - Cloaked in SecrecyE63
Cloaked in SecrecyDon Wildman inspects an ordinary uniform that played a surprising role in an infamous psychology experiment, a simple fabric swatch that ushered a colorful new era into the world of fashion and a pair of running shoes worn by an extraordinary athlete seeking Olympic redemption. - Battle of Little Bighorn
E65Battle of Little BighornDon Wildman climbs onto the saddle to investigate what really happened on the day of the biggest defeat in US military history. He highlights the iconic figures who took part in the historic battle and examines the legacy of this infamous encounter. - Alien Encounters in Area 51
E89Alien Encounters in Area 51Perhaps nothing has inspired more intrigue, deep curiosity and creative conspiracies than Area 51, the highly classified military base cloistered deep in the Nevada desert. Now Don Wildman investigates to find out why the American government is keeping this top-secret facility confidential and if its purpose is to protect us from our adversaries here on Earth -- and the universe. - Who Killed Billy the Kid
E90Who Killed Billy the KidDon Wildman explores the legend of Billy the Kid to uncover the truth surrounding his infamous death in 1881. Was the young outlaw really gunned down in the night by a sheriff, or did he somehow outrun the law and live to an old age? Don examines historic evidence, questions experts and investigates the conspiracy theories in his quest to finally put the controversy to rest. - Is Amelia Earhart Alive
E91Is Amelia Earhart AliveOn July 2nd, 1937, on the most treacherous leg of her audacious round-the-world flight, famed aviator Amelia Earhart vanished into thin air. According to the official conclusion, she and her airplane crashed somewhere in the vast Pacific, but eighty years later many scholars disagree. Don Wildman seeks to solve this most enduring of mysteries as he meets experts, examines evidence and explores three separate theories about the disappearance of one of the world's first female pilots. - The Loch Ness Monster Lives
E94The Loch Ness Monster LivesHidden from view, deep in an ancient Scottish Lake, is said to be one of the most mysterious creatures in existence -- the Loch Ness Monster. Don Wildman goes on a quest to uncover the real story behind this centuries-old mystery and explore a few of the biggest hoaxes associated with the aquatic beast that locals call Nessie.
