Mysteries at the Museum

Mysteries at the Museum

Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Great Snake Hunt, Minneapolis Svengali and Swimming with Sharks

July 31, 2025 • 37 mins

Don Wildman examines a species of Asian cobra that invaded a small town in Missouri, a carriage that was the site of a bizarre murder and a wealthy daredevil who swam with sharks to prove they were harmless.

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Lancelot the Unicorn, Prohibition Man, Dragon Island and Blood Rain

July 24, 2025 • 40 mins

Don Wildman examines the origins of a mythical unicorn featured at a popular circus, the baffling case of a missing U.S. politician and an attack by one of the deadliest creatures on the planet.

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Blowing Up the House, Beast of Bray Road and The Invention of Penicillin

July 17, 2025 • 40 mins

Don researches one of the most challenging bomb cases in FBI history, a mysterious encounter with a legendary beast and an artful scientist that accidentally uncovered a revolutionary medicine.

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Fish Rain, Oil Heir Snare and Cousteau and the Aqua-Lung

July 10, 2025 • 40 mins

Don examines a fish species that was part of an unusual storm, the kidnapping of an oil baron's grandson and an underwater oxygen tank that was the early version of SCUBA.

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Tonya vs. Nancy, Shrimpy Sonar and Dumbarton Dogs

July 3, 2025 • 40 mins

Don examines a scorecard connected to a legendary figure skating rivalry, an underwater microphone which detected an unlikely World War II enemy and the skull of a tiny animal behind a decades-old canine curse.

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Big Eyes, Magnetic Girl and the Half-Safe

June 26, 2025 • 40 mins

Don examines a painting at the center of an art world scandal, a 19th century medallion connected to the case of a young girl with seemingly magnetic powers and a blunderbuss that recalls a pirate who terrorized the high seas.

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Hedy Lamarr's Escape, the Kray Twins and Maco Light

June 19, 2025 • 39 mins

Don Wildman investigates one of the most dramatic escapes in Hollywood history, the downfall of England's most notorious twins and a mysterious tale that has spooked a North Carolina town for decades.

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Death of the Ice Cream Blonde, Finding Nessie and World's Worst Singer

June 12, 2025 • 40 mins

Don Wildman examines the mysterious death of one of Hollywood's most beloved stars, the amazing discovery made during the search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster and a tone-deaf diva who took center stage at Carnegie Hall.

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Kensington Runestone, Smile! You're Being Hijacked and Harriet the Spy

June 5, 2025 • 40 mins

Don Wildman examines a stone tablet which may hold the key to America's beginnings, a model plane connected to a hijacking and a revolver that once belonged to the first American woman to lead an armed expedition into war.

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Kidnapped Filmmaker, Pinky's Freedom Ring and the Checkered Game of Life

May 29, 2025 • 39 mins

Don Wildman examines an action figure connected to a North Korean kidnapping, a gold ring that became the symbol of one slave's freedom and a 19th-century board game which was the first of its kind.

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One Small Keystroke, Daring Dr. Dan and the Real Batman

May 22, 2025 • 38 mins

Don investigates a near disaster in outer space, a man who soared through the sky and a doctor who changed the world.

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Titanic Violin, Wicked Fungus and the Greatest Bar Bet

May 15, 2025 • 39 mins

Don investigates an aged instrument's epic history, uncovers the roots of the Salem Witch Trials and examines a plane linked to a man who would stop at nothing to win a bet.

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Chain of Fools, Rocket Boys and the Cowboys That Saved Britain

May 8, 2025 • 39 mins

Don investigates an iron link at the center of a formidable fraud, examines a plane that launched some of the most incredible journeys into space and inspects a green oil pump that played a unique role in World War II.

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The Man Who Sold a Million Rocks, Party That Started a War and Umbrella Man

May 1, 2025 • 39 mins

Don investigates a story about a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine, examines a royal suit of armor and uncovers the truth behind one of the most enduring mysteries in American history.

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Buried Alive, Who Really Invented the Telephone and Hoover Saves Belgium

April 24, 2025 • 38 mins

Don investigates the last days of the ancient city of Pompeii, unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone, and exposes a former President's determination to save millions from starvation.

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Limbo for Love, Vampire's Grave and the Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican

April 17, 2025 • 39 mins

Don investigates a risky ride fueled by love, explores a town plagued by the undead and uncovers one of the biggest rescue operations of WWII.

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When Twain Met Sawyer, the Guardian Angels and Army of the Dead

April 10, 2025 • 38 mins

Don investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts.

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White House Water, Queen of the Mist and the Real Holy Grail

April 3, 2025 • 38 mins

Don examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the elusive Holy Grail.

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Prehistoric Mystery Meat, Invention of TP and Antony and Cleopatra

March 27, 2025 • 37 mins

Don uncovers the truth behind a culinary caper that stunned the world, inspects a ceramic toilet that inspired a taboo-busting invention and examines a sculpture that recalls the most tragic love story of all time.

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Man on Wire, Bigger is Better and Filipino Follies

March 20, 2025 • 38 mins

Don Wildman examines the greatest high-wire stunt in history, investigates the incredible lengths Thomas Jefferson took to preserve America's reputation, and unravels one of the most bizarre hoaxes the world has ever seen.

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