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Mysteries at the Museum (2010 – 2019)

2010 • 23 seasons • Documentary • TV-PG
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Mysteries at the Museum — Season 5

  • Aug 14, 2013First aired
  • 12 episodesin this season
  • 60mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0160mEdison’s Electric Pen, Vanishing Carroll Deering, Lizard ManJoin Don Wildman as he investigates a forgotten innovation that inadvertently sparked a vast, billion-dollar enterprise, explores the mournful bell from a vessel lost with its entire crew, and delves into the mystery of an unusual footprint—one seemingly left by a reptilian being inhabiting the swamps of South Carolina.Aug 15, 2013Aug 15, 201360m0260mBoston Strangler, Operation Pastorius, Nellie BlyCurator Don Wildman investigates a weapon once held by a clandestine circle of spies, a satchel carried by a groundbreaking reporter, and a switchblade linked to the reputation of what many considered Boston’s most infamous killer.Aug 22, 2013Aug 22, 201360m0360mSqueaky Fromme, Hodag, Typhoid MaryDon Wildman delves into a firearm linked to a disturbing scheme against an American president, investigates a creature rumored to have haunted the residents of Wisconsin, and explores a document detailing the life of a scandalous figure whose affliction sparked widespread panic in New York City.Aug 29, 2013Aug 29, 201360m0460mThe Dance That Seduced a City, Vanishing Lake, Mysterious Death of Bugsy SiegelWithin the Chicago History Museum, two ostrich-feather fans whisper a tale of a daring dancer who caused a sensation at Chicago’s World Fair. At the Joseph Jefferson Mansion and Gardens, nestled on Lake Peigneur in Louisiana, an antique urn stands as one of the few surviving remnants from a devastating earthquake. And within the Los Angeles Police Museum, fragmented bullets offer the only tangible trace of a notorious gangster's violent end—a death still steeped in unanswered questions.Sep 5, 2013Sep 5, 201360m0660mDon Bolles' Quest for the Truth, Stanley's Miraculous Snake OilIn this episode, Don Wildman investigates a crushed automobile that speaks volumes about one reporter’s relentless pursuit of a story, a vial holding what was once hailed as a miraculous remedy, and an imposing iron safe central to a daring robbery.Sep 12, 2013Sep 12, 201360m0760mThe Infamous Jersey Devil, Tank RampageJoin explorer Don Wildman as he investigates a plaster casting documenting the tracks of a legendary creature, examines the remnants of a gigantic war machine said to have devastated an American metropolis, and delves into the enigmatic history surrounding a long-secret presidential railcar.Sep 19, 2013Sep 19, 201360m0860mMargery the Medium, Everest Ascent, The Pastor and the Choir SingerJoin relic hunter Don Wildman as he examines an enigmatic wooden box employed in ancient rituals, a timeworn oxygen tank hinting at a perilous climb, and the tattered hat belonging to a neighborhood pastor—discovered amidst the evidence of a disturbing crime.Sep 26, 2013Sep 26, 201360m0960mJack the Ripper in New York, Jim the PenmanJoin Don Wildman as he explores a timeworn file potentially connected to one of history's most infamous criminals, a twenty-dollar bill dating back a century and once held in the hands of a brilliant and shadowy figure, and an insect specimen that unleashed devastation across America’s heartland.Oct 3, 2013Oct 3, 201360m1060mEast River Blowout and The Day It Rained MeatIn this episode, Don Wildman investigates an imposing piece of industrial equipment dating back to the early twentieth century. He also considers a fragile glass jar holding an unusual compound, alongside a worn shirt—a poignant remnant connected to a perplexing incident in aviation history.Oct 10, 2013Oct 10, 201360m1160mThe Death William Wood, Hacker Spy, Skunk ApeRenowned investigator Don Wildman delves into the curious details surrounding a collection of worn and damaged ventriloquist figures, a simple piece of electronics, and a plaster cast – objects which could potentially offer evidence for the reality of a being previously relegated to myth.Oct 24, 2013Oct 24, 201360m1260mPrison Experiment, The Real Noah’s ArkJoin Don Wildman as he explores the secrets held within a worn briefcase once owned by an unconventional doctor consumed by a relentless quest for eternal youth. He’ll also examine a colossal stone formation, rumored by some to be the petrified remnant of a vessel from biblical times, and a reel-to-reel tape recorder employed by one of the FBI's most productive and infamous informants.Nov 14, 2013Nov 14, 201360m1360mAsylum Poisoning, Naked Joe, The Mad BomberDon Wildman explores a pair of well-worn eating utensils linked to a disturbing incident that paralyzed a psychiatric ward, a charcoal portrait depicting a man once at the heart of a sensational news story, and an aging file from the 1950s detailing the chilling rise of a single madman.Nov 21, 2013Nov 21, 201360m