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.

13 Episodes

  • Cellini Heist, Real Romeo and Juliet, Link to the Skies
    E1
    Cellini Heist, Real Romeo and Juliet, Link to the SkiesSeason 9 begins with host Don Wildman visiting a famous Renaissance sculpture that was once stolen in Vienna; and he learns about the inspiration behind a Shakespeare play while examining a rare book at Harvard. Also: the story of a strange flying device in Arizona.
  • Fallen Robins; Romeo Spies, All in for Poker
    E2
    Fallen Robins; Romeo Spies, All in for PokerThe story of a baffling plague in Michigan is recalled. Also: A spy love story unfolds in Berlin; and poker's rise in Las Vegas is chronicled.
  • Alligators in the Sewers, Unstoppable Car, Founding Forensics
    E3
    Alligators in the Sewers, Unstoppable Car, Founding ForensicsStories of alligators prowling New York City sewers are explored. Also: The host checks out a car in San Diego that has been customized with everything including the kitchen sink; and finds evidence of Paul Revere being a forensic hero in Boston.
  • Forgotten Lindbergh, Fordlandia, Forest Owlet Fraud
    E4
    Forgotten Lindbergh, Fordlandia, Forest Owlet FraudAn odd glass medical devise invented by an aviator is inspected in Chicago; and a set of tools used in a failed auto business are examined in Michigan. Also: A bird specimen reveals a case of deception at Harvard University.
  • Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President Taylor
    E5
    Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President TaylorDon Wildman examines a specimen linked to a case of mass hysteria, marvels at a massive locomotive connected to the worst train robbery ever and studies the West's most legendary creature, the jackalope.
  • Operation Migration, Sausage Duel, Around the World
    E6
    Operation Migration, Sausage Duel, Around the WorldDon Wildman examines a rare food fight, a race around the globe, and a bird uniform.
  • First Female Aviator, Mysterious Metronome, Army of Two
    E7
    First Female Aviator, Mysterious Metronome, Army of TwoHost Don Wildman examines a plane, Beethoven's metronome, and a musical instrument.
  • Aaron Burr Conspiracy, How Gatsby Became Great, Lady With the Lamp
    E8
    Aaron Burr Conspiracy, How Gatsby Became Great, Lady With the LampHost Don Wildman examines a coded letter, the great American novel "The Great Gatsby" and a legendary lamp.
  • To Catch a Fake, Tiny Coffins of Edinburgh, Tjipetir Mystery
    E9
    To Catch a Fake, Tiny Coffins of Edinburgh, Tjipetir MysteryA multi-million dollar baby boom, the bizarre tale of a missing teen, and a daring plot to steal tea from china. From an incredible journey, to a cunning tea thief, a missing heir and a crazy contest.
  • JFK Boat Rescue, Scheming Queen, Tiger Cage
    E10
    JFK Boat Rescue, Scheming Queen, Tiger CageDon Wildman examines a coded letter, a classic novel, and a legendary lamp.
  • Dolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding Whale
    E11
    Dolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding WhaleDon Wildman examines a truce game, a tale of a whale, a First Lady's bravery.
  • Wild West Rumble, Sweet Smell of Success, Antiseptic Doctor
    E12
    Wild West Rumble, Sweet Smell of Success, Antiseptic DoctorDon Wildman examines a hat that inspired a shocking act of deception, a medal belonging to a woman who was behind the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and an ingenious contraption which saved pigeons and helped win World War II.
  • Revolutionary Suffragette, Tokyo Rose, Billion Dollar Will
    E13
    Revolutionary Suffragette, Tokyo Rose, Billion Dollar WillThe 1858 Bradford sweets poisoning was the arsenic poisoning of more than 200 people in Bradford, England, when sweets accidentally made with arsenic were sold from a market stall. Twenty-one victims died as a result.

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