Mysteries at the Museum

Don 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman investigates a statue which seemed to have taken a life of its own, a strange skull from a beast that once was the star of the big top and a small carving of an infamous dictator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman examines tunnel tiles which helped to finance one of North America's wackiest competitions, inspects a medal linked to one of history's greatest swindles and a doghouse connected to an incredible journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don examines a velvet painting of a unicorn wearing shorts, a distorted skull that shows symptoms of a rare condition and a cartridge containing what some charge is the worst video game ever made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman investigates an electric chair related to a bizarre crime, a marble table from a scientific experiment gone wrong and a yearbook that tells one determined student's ingenious scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman examines a notebook with crucial information about an activist's controversial death, inspects a microphone linked to a tale of wartime treason and gazes upon an iconic sign tied to a battle for a billionaire's estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman examines a paperweight linked to a heroic chapter of JFK's life, visits Edinburgh to admire a controversial queen's jewels and inspects a menacing cage connected to a incredible escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don examines a forged European painting that fooled museums everywhere, eight tiny boxes that look like coffins and a mysterious rubber block that was found washed up on a beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman uncovers a sculpture of a monster lurking beneath the Big Apple, visits San Diego to check out a car customized with everything including a kitchen sink and discovers in Boston that Paul Revere was a forensic hero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a coded letter at the center of an infamous politician's seditious plot, tells how an American literary classic became truly great and inspects the iconic lamp of a legendary nurse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don examines a plane used in a pioneering woman's quest to dominate the skies, a metronome that spread confusion and controversy among fans of an iconic composer and a small instrument used to fight off an army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines in Louisiana a precious metal that reportedly cured alcoholism, discovers how Reno was once a destination for disgruntled spouses, and uncovers the mystery around a president's untimely death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman heads to Chicago to examine an odd glass medical device invented by an aviator, discovers in Michigan a set of tools used in a failed auto business, and visits Harvard where a bird specimen reveals a case of deception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman visits a famous Renaissance sculpture that was once stolen in Vienna, studies a rare book at Harvard that reveals the inspiration behind a famous Shakespeare play, and examines a strange flying device in Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don examines a porcelain washbasin used to fight a deadly disease, studies a Colt .45 that once belonged to Wyatt Earp and learns how a small circular artifact changed personal hygiene practices across America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a bird specimen that marks a baffling plague in Michigan, studies a camera used in a spy love story in Berlin and uncovers the rise of poker in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman examines a bizarre-looking costume that tells of an epic struggle to save a majestic species from extinction, looks at a 19th-century instrument linked to an unconventional duel, and investigates a colorful board game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman uncovers the heroics of a First Lady who fought to preserve the nation's treasures, travels to England to examine a soccer ball linked to a WWI game of peace, and studies an explosive tale of a whale in Oregon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 that once restrained a legendary outlaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're enjoying Mysteries at the Museum, you may also like Expedition Unknown, from Discovery. Here's an episode from the new season, called Plummer's Gold. Find out the truth behind popular, bizarre legends. Expedition Unknown, a podcast from Discovery, chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe. With direct audio from the hit TV show, you’ll hear Gates explore stories like the disappearance of Amelia Earhart in the south Pacific and the location of Captain Morgan's treasure in Panama. These authentic, roughshod journeys help Gates separate fact from fiction, and learn the truth behind these compelling stories. Follow Expedition Unknown wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a swarms of killer insects and a wave of panic on two continents, and an unusual gas mask that was invented by a brave and pioneering man whose bold act of courage proved his device's worth and broke down racial barriers in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a concert program that marks one of the most infamous nights in the history of a prestigious music venue, a space capsule used by a heroic astronaut during a harrowing mission, and a DVD from an unusual film that blurred the lines between fact and fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and unusual escape from behind enemy lines, and wrapper from a product so pungent that it sparked an interstate postal feud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wildman examines a roll of film that revolutionized the retail industry, a jacket belonging to a prankster with an explosive sense of humor and an unconventional excavation that put a 500-year-old royal mystery to rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a time worn tome that may explain the perplexing disappearance of the world's greatest mystery writer, a Renoir painting believed to have been purchased at a flea market for a mere $7 and a police ledger that tales the tale a secretive love affair that ended in murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman investigates a china doll that speaks to a mystifying tale of deception and intrigue, a bullet-marked sleigh that stands witness to the violent conclusion of one of the region's most notorious love affairs, and a set of common-looking stones that hold a possible clue to a lost civilization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines the beguiling cast of a woman who helped save thousands of lives-after her death, a surfboard that speaks to one of the nation's most notorious capers, and a mysterious plant that offered unlikely hope to a family during their darkest hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman investigates a revolver that was once featured in a life or death situation with global consequences, a bare-bones plane that speaks to a perilous, record-breaking adventure, and a set of mug shots that represent a link between a notorious crime ring and an unlikely hero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines an old Concord stagecoach that destroyed the dreams of a legendary lonely heart, a collection of melted vinyl records that sparked the decline of a cultural phenomenon, and ship model that represents a thrilling tale of bravery, perseverance, and a bold bid for freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman investigates a simple postal box that embarked on an unprecedented gravity-defying journey, a traditional Viking vessel that sailed into the annals of modern history on an intrepid sea voyage, and a handmade talisman that weaves a tale of terror, courage and resilience on the American frontier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a damaged metal identification tag that played a role in a bizarre and heated crime that stunned the nation, a painting by a man who pulled off one of the art world's greatest deceptions, and a pin that represents one woman's perilous push to advance equality by leaps and bounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman investigates the badge that inspired an ambitious teen to undertake a perilous nuclear experiment, a chess set used in an unparalleled match of Cold War wits, and the eerie animal specimens that once spread the fear of death across the southwestern United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a captivating portrait that played a central role in a tale that pitted a master magician against a literary lion, a medal that was awarded to a man whose controversial experiments changed American dinner tables forever, and a key used by a remarkably shady imposter who pulled off a jaw-dropping feat of trickery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman investigates a property deed tied to an epic fight for justice, a short-wave radio that wrought havoc in a high-stakes game of espionage, and a human skull that speaks to a harrowing saga of new-world survival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a reel of film that depicts a high-flying stunt that changed aviation history, a panda discovered by an unlikely heroine, and an aged document that tells the story of one man's unparalleled imprisonment and epic quest for freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Don Wildman examines a brassiere that gave salacious schemers an unexpected boost, a plane that soared to safety in a daring rescue mission, and a religious icon allegedly scorched by the forces of evil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg, Mississippi displays a bullet that is connected to a shocking tale of seemingly Immaculate Conception. The Iñupiat Heritage Center in Point Barrow, Alaska has in its collection a machine that was used in used in a remarkable marine animal rescue mission. And at the Rhine Research Center and Parapsychology Museum in Durham, North Carolina, a deck of cards tells the story of a spine-tingling investigation that inspired one of the greatest horror films of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arkansas' Jacksonville Museum of Military History holds pieces of jagged shrapnel that rained down on the nearby town of Damascus during an explosion of near-epic proportions. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum displays a pair of binoculars wielded by an innovator who took the art of espionage to unprecedented heights. And the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Museum in Skagway, Alaska, houses a crude mannequin that depicts a prolific con man whose most infamous scam was born from a simple bar of soap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Autry National Center in Los Angeles, California displays a pistol that is linked to a legendary love story that sparked the career of America's first female superstar. The Museum of the North in Fairbanks, Alaska has in its collection a plant specimen that points to a toxic tale of unbridled human exploitation. And the Old State Prison Museum in Deer Lodge, Montana, has a pair of concrete shoes used to punish a convict who is allegedly serving more than a life sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Montclair, New Jersey displays a baseball bat that's linked to a case of fanatical obsession that haunted America's favorite pastime. The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has a set of letters that, when discovered, turned a long-accepted and infamous tale of deceit on its head. And at the Nantucket Historical Association Whaling Museum in Nantucket, Massachusetts, a picture printed on decorative wallpaper reveals an astounding tale of astronomical intrigue and the quest to peer into the darkest recesses of the galaxy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Maryland has in its collection a glass vial filled with a silvery salve that was used to wage a battle against a medical nightmare. The Charles E. Young Research Library at the University of California-Los Angles has a colorful canvas that hides an artful truth. And the Finney County Historical Museum in Garden City, Kansas contains a boot worn during a notorious murder that shook a small town to its core and inspired an American literary masterpiece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.