Mysteries at the Museum
This series uses museum objects as entry points into strange, dramatic, and lesser-known stories from the past. Across episodes, it mixes historical mysteries, crimes, odd events, and human triumphs into a fast-moving, accessible look at history.
Watch coverage
Also available on
8
Every episode is already streaming. About 4 months covers the whole binge.
Subscribe ~4 months · binge 266 of 310 episodes, then cancel
Notes & ratings
0 ratings
0 notes
Season 9
-
1
E1
Cellini Heist, Real Romeo and Juliet, Link to the Skies
Season 9 begins with host Don Wildman visiting a famous Renaissance sculpture that was once stolen in Vienna; and he learns about the inspiration behind a Shakespeare play while examining a rare book at Harvard. Also: the story of a strange flying device in Arizona.
Oct 2, 2015 · 42m -
2
E2
Fallen Robins; Romeo Spies, All in for Poker
The story of a baffling plague in Michigan is recalled. Also: A spy love story unfolds in Berlin; and poker's rise in Las Vegas is chronicled.
Oct 9, 2015 · 42m -
3
E3
Alligators in the Sewers, Unstoppable Car, Founding Forensics
Stories of alligators prowling New York City sewers are explored. Also: The host checks out a car in San Diego that has been customized with everything including the kitchen sink; and finds evidence of Paul Revere being a forensic hero in Boston.
Oct 16, 2015 · 42m -
4
E4
Forgotten Lindbergh, Fordlandia, Forest Owlet Fraud
An odd glass medical devise invented by an aviator is inspected in Chicago; and a set of tools used in a failed auto business are examined in Michigan. Also: A bird specimen reveals a case of deception at Harvard University.
Oct 23, 2015 · 42m -
5
E5
Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President Taylor
Don investigates a precious metal that reportedly cured alcoholism; recalls a time when Reno was a destination for disgruntled spouses; and looks into the mystery of a president's untimely death.
Nov 6, 2015 · 42m -
6
E6
Operation Migration, Sausage Duel, Around the World
Don Wildman examines a rare food fight, a race around the globe, and a bird uniform.
Nov 13, 2015 · 42m -
7
E7
First Female Aviator, Mysterious Metronome, Army of Two
Host Don Wildman examines a plane, Beethoven's metronome, and a musical instrument.
Nov 20, 2015 · 42m -
8
E8
Aaron Burr Conspiracy, How Gatsby Became Great, Lady With the Lamp
Host Don Wildman examines a coded letter, the great American novel "The Great Gatsby" and a legendary lamp.
Nov 27, 2015 · 42m -
9
E9
To Catch a Fake, Tiny Coffins of Edinburgh, Tjipetir Mystery
Host Don Wildman examines a forged European painting that duped many museums. Also: eight tiny boxes resembling coffins; and a mysterious rubber block found washed up on a beach.
Dec 4, 2015 · 42m -
10
E10
JFK Boat Rescue, Scheming Queen, Tiger Cage
Don Wildman examines a coded letter, a classic novel, and a legendary lamp.
Dec 11, 2015 -
11
E11
Dolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding Whale
Don Wildman examines a truce game, a tale of a whale, a First Lady's bravery.
Dec 18, 2015 -
12
E12
Wild West Rumble, Sweet Smell of Success, Antiseptic Doctor
Don Wildman 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.
Dec 25, 2015 -
13
E13
Revolutionary Suffragette, Tokyo Rose, Billion Dollar Will
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.
Jan 1, 2016 · 42m
