Mysteries at the Museum

Episode 1

Brassiere Brigade; Flight for Life; Unusual Murder Defense; Connecticut Haunting

Fri, Sep 12, 2014 43 mins

In the Season 7 premiere, the host looks into the story of a brassiere that gave lecherous schemers an unexpected boost. Also: a plane that soared to safety in a daring rescue mission; and a religious icon allegedly scorched by the forces of evil.

Episode 2

Strangers on a Train, Madame Tussaud, WD-40

Thu, Jan 9, 2014 43 mins

A black and white negative containing an image of a deadly weapon, The likeness of one revolutionary woman, A large missile that led to the creation of a product that's found in nearly every household in America.

Episode 2

Circling the Skies; Lady & the Panda; 12 Years a Slave

Fri, Sep 19, 2014 43 mins

A high-flying stunt that changed aviation history; and the story of a panda discovered by an unlikely heroine. Also: The host visits the Edwin Epps house in Louisiana and learns about the cruelty of slavery and one man's quest for freedom.

Episode 3

Psychic Horse, Strange Story of Rubber, Pulaski Axe

Thu, Jan 16, 2014 43 mins

A small book with notes from a strange encounter with an animal, a gray slab of material that revolutionized industry after an accidental discovery, and an innovative tool that changed heroes' jobs.

Episode 3

Love Canal; Duquesne Spy Ring; Survival in the Colonies

Fri, Sep 26, 2014 43 mins

The host examines a property deed that's tied to a catastrophic environmental disaster; investigates why a shortwave radio was once seen as a threat to U.S. security; and explores a dark moment in the history of Jamestown, Va.

Episode 4

Funhouse Mummy, Playboy's Gold, Lawn Chair in the Sky

Thu, Jan 23, 2014 43 mins

A pistol that's tied to one of the most bizarre series of events in the history of the Wild West, a Model B Wright Brothers Flyer that once belonged to a wealthy rogue, and an ordinary lawn chair that's been rigged to fly.

Episode 4

Doyle & Houdini; the Poison Squad; the Great Imposter

Fri, Oct 3, 2014 43 mins

A feud between Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini is examined by the host, who later looks into the history of "Poison Squad" experiments and the beginnings of food and drug regulation. Also: the story of a jaw-dropping feat of trickery pulled off by a great impostor.

Episode 5

Outlaw Marshal, 76 Days Adrift, Diamond Hoax

Thu, Jan 30, 2014 43 mins

A deadly weapon from that played a central role in a duplicitous plot, a device that sustained one man on the high seas, and a set of 5 glimmering gemstones linked to a supposed land of riches.

Episode 5

Tootsie Roll Miracle; Singing Convict; Operation Paperclip

Fri, Oct 17, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman examines the Tootsie Roll candies that once saved the lives of a courageous band of soldiers, a guitar owned by a legendary musical jailbird, and a bicycle that helped launch humans into outer space.

Episode 6

The Cinder Woman, Milgram Experiment, Gold Accumulator Hoax

Thu, Feb 6, 2014 43 mins

Don Wildman examines a set of binders that contain clues to an incendiary tale of a woman who met a bizarre and combustible fate, a box that was used in a shocking experiment and an over-sized iron pot with metal rods.

Episode 6

Radioactive Boy Scout, Match of the Century, Four Corners Outbreak

Fri, Oct 24, 2014 43 mins

Don Wildman examines the badge that inspired a teen to undertake a nuclear experiment, a chess set used in an unparalleled match, and the eerie animal specimens that once spread the fear of death across the southwestern US.

Episode 7

Blonde Butcher, Charley Ross, Southern Sasquatch

Thu, Feb 20, 2014 43 mins

Don Wildman investigates a handcrafted doll that is linked to one of the most memorable criminal cases of the 1930s, a glass bottle with a secret message, and a wire mesh screen that served as a window into a scary encounter.

Episode 7

Skull in the Ashes; Nazi Art Hoax; Hunger Strike

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman examines a damaged metal identification tag that played a role in a bizarre crime, a painting by a man who pulled off one of the art world's utmost deceptions, and a pin that represents a push for equality.

Episode 8

Failed Assassination of JFK, Max Factor, Martian Monkey

Thu, Feb 27, 2014 43 mins

A pin that's connected to a devious plot to assassinate the president, a bizarre contraption that was designed by a pioneer in the glitzy realm of Hollywood and a strange being that some believed was evidence of a close encounter.

Episode 8

Mail Missile, Dare to Dream, Child Warrior

Fri, Nov 21, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman explores a postal box that embarked on a gravity-defying journey, a Viking vessel that sailed into the annals of modern history, and a handmade talisman that weaves a tale of terror and resilience.

Episode 9

Civil War Prostitutes, Art Hoax, in Cold Blood

Thu, Mar 6, 2014 43 mins

A glass vial filled with a silvery salve that was used to wage a battle against a medical nightmare.

Episode 9

Robber's Bride; the Night Disco Exploded; Escape by Sea

Fri, Nov 28, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman examines an old Concord stagecoach that symbolizes a broken dream , a collection of melted vinyl records that sparked the decline of a cultural marvel, and a ship model that represents a bid for freedom.

Episode 10

Baseball Stalker, Peggy Shippen and Moon Hoax

Thu, Mar 13, 2014 43 mins

Don Wildman investigates a baseball bat linked to a case of fanatical mania, a set of letters that turned a infamous tale of deceit on its head and ornate wallpaper that reveals an astounding tale of astronomical intrigue.

Episode 10

Dramatic Defection; Wrong Way Flight; Cowboy's Revenge

Fri, Dec 5, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman examines a revolver that was once featured in a hostile situation, a bare-bones plane that speaks to a perilous adventure, and a set of mug shots that represent a link between a crime ring and an unlikely hero.

Episode 11

Annie Oakley, Project Chariot, Old State Prison Haunting

Thu, Mar 20, 2014 43 mins

Don Wildman examines a pistol linked to a legendary love story, a plant specimen that points to a toxic tale of abuse and a pair of cement shoes from a prison used to punish a convict.

Episode 11

The Kiss That Saved a Million Lives, Heist of the Century, Lorenzo's Oil

Fri, Dec 12, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman examines the cast of a woman who helped save thousands of lives, a surfboard that speaks to one of the nation's most notorious capers, and a mysterious plant that offered unlikely hope.

Episode 12

Damascus Missile, Eye in the Sky, Soapy Smith

Thu, Mar 27, 2014 43 mins

Don Wildman examines scraps of metal linked to a nuclear nightmare, a pair of binoculars wielded by a high-flying visionary and a life-sized effigy that immortalizes one of the West's most notorious cons.

Episode 12

Porcelain Twins; the Warden's Wife; Lost City of Atlantis

Fri, Dec 19, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman investigates a china doll that speaks to a mystifying tale of deception, a bullet-marked sleigh that stands witness to a violent ending, and a set of stones that hold a possible clue to a lost civilization.

Episode 13

Son of a Gun; Whale Rescue; Bottle Popping Poltergeist

Thu, Apr 3, 2014 43 mins

Don Wildman examines a bullet that is connected to a shocking tale of seemingly Immaculate Conception, a machine used in a animal rescue mission, and a deck of cards linked to a spine-tingling investigation.

Episode 13

Dial M for Missing; 7 Dollar Renoir; Secret in the Attic

Fri, Dec 26, 2014 43 mins

Host Don Wildman examines a ragged tome that may explain the disappearance of a mystery writer, a Renoir painting believed to have been purchased at a flea market , and a police ledger that tales the tale of a cagy love affair.

Episode 17

Most Explosive

Thu, May 29, 2014

Episode 20

Spine Tingling

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Compilation special focusing on segments from other episodes that are "spine tingling."

Episode 21

Secrets of D.C.

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Special compilation episode focusing on items in museums in Washington, D.C.