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13 Episodes 2015 - 2015
Episode 1
Fri, Apr 3, 201542 mins
King Tut's tomb was discovered almost a century ago, yet it continues to puzzle the world today. Don heads to Egypt to retrace the steps of archaeologist Howard Carter and investigate the myths behind the famous boy king.
Episode 2
Fri, Sep 19, 201443 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 2
Fri, Apr 10, 201543 mins
Host Don Wildman examines an aeronautical device with an infamous claim to fame, a cane that thwarted a presidential assassin, and a souvenir t-shirt from an outlandish event that became an all-out rampage.
Episode 3
Fri, Sep 26, 201443 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 3
Fri, Apr 17, 201543 mins
Host Don Wildman examines a copy of a play that sparked one of the biggest riots in New York City history, a monocular used by a soldier who made a daring escape, and a wrapper from a product that sparked an interstate postal feud
Episode 4
Fri, Oct 3, 201443 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 4
Fri, Apr 24, 201542 mins
Host Don Wildman recalls an infamous night at a prestigious music venue, examines a space capsule used by a heroic astronaut during a harrowing mission, and checks out a DVD from an unusual film that blurred the lines between fact and fiction.
Episode 5
Fri, Oct 17, 201443 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 5
Fri, May 1, 201543 mins
Host Don Wildman examines an iconic road sign that was part of a revolutionary plan to bring order to America's roads, a tiny bee specimen that unleashed madness, and a gas mask that was invented by a bold and pioneering man.
Episode 6
Fri, Oct 24, 201443 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 6
Fri, May 8, 201543 mins
Host Don Wildman examines a classic toy that became a pop culture phenomenon, a delicate silk sample that symbolizes a stunning tale of international espionage, and a quirky car designed to travel on both land and water.
Episode 7
Fri, Nov 14, 201443 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 7
Fri, May 15, 201542 mins
Host Don Wildman examines one of America's most explosive candies, a pinball machine that represents one of the game's gutsy player who saved it from obscurity, and a flare stick that guided Londoners through a unique time period.
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 21, 201443 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 8
Fri, May 22, 201543 mins
Host Don Wildman examines a simple peanut that played a role in an unusual 20th Century fad that took one man on a daring adventure and a set of shimmering gold relics that became the subject of a battle between two rival nations.
Episode 9
Fri, Nov 28, 201443 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 9
Fri, May 29, 201543 mins
Don Wildman examines a trinket symbolizing the stormy evolution of a beloved holiday, a novel contraption deployed to save a bevy of wild beavers in Idaho and views a scandalous machine that titillated Victorian England.
Episode 10
Fri, Dec 5, 201443 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 10
Fri, Jun 5, 201542 mins
Don Wildman examines a painted wooden sign that once advertised a vaudeville act so bad it was good, a famous White House cow's milk can and a program from one of the most polemic films of the 20th century.
Episode 11
Fri, Dec 12, 201443 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 11
Fri, Jun 12, 201542 mins
Don Wildman inspects a set of watchmaking tools that belonged to a man who changed America's railroads, a journal that tells the story of a risky experiment and an armband worn by a lawman who protected a brave girl.
Episode 12
Fri, Dec 19, 201443 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 12
Fri, Jun 19, 201543 mins
Host Don Wildman examines a beautiful hand-crafted glass plant that blurs the line between science and art and a muscle car that grew out of a legendary race between an American automaker and a rival Italian designer.
Episode 13
Fri, Dec 26, 201443 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 13
Fri, Jun 26, 201543 mins
Host Don Wildman examines a puzzling crossword, a set of traffic signals that became a beloved symbol of East German culture, and a set of leg irons shackles that once restrained a legendary outlaw.