Mysteries at the Museum - Season 18 / Year 2017

Don Wildman examines an enigmatic canoe that unlocked the origins of a lost civilization, a miracle drug used by a Civil War hero in his last battle, and a bust involved in a supernatural game of chess.

Don Wildman examines a war-time surgery that was truly life or death, a magician that challenged the legendary Harry Houdini and a race to discover wireless communication that lead to a slimy invention.

Don Wildman examines a boulder covered in strange carvings, which could turn American history on its head; a sword belonging to an explorer accused of treason; and the marble bust of a great leader who tried to untangle an ancient puzzle. Also in this episode is the story of an heroic Marine helicopter pilot who rescued 8 other Marines who were under fire by the Viet Cong, and Babbage's "Difference Machine".

Don Wildman examines a patriotic pig that helped fund World War II, a man's trek to rescue his crew during a brutal Arctic expedition, and two activists who risked their lives to take down a superpower and save the whales.

Don Wildman inspects a book about a four-legged mathematician, examines the birth of the automobile and investigates a mysterious underground corkscrew.

Don Wildman examines a novel supposedly written by the ghost of a legendary author, a painting that isn't quite what it seems and a replica of the plane that flew in the first commercial airline flight.

Don Wildman investigates the origins of China's famous terra cotta warriors, examines the incredible heights one mother will go to for her child, and uncovers the little-known story of a bear who helped defeat the Nazis.

Don Wildman examines a piece of a controversial haunted house, a ghost army that saved World War II and a golfer with a mysterious past.

Don Wildman inspects a fighter jet from the cold war, examines an 1860s replica steam locomotive and investigates a rare print of the Declaration of Independence.

Don Wildman examines a dog collar belonging to the only canine POW from World War II, a pen and inkwell connected to a poisonous political plot and an innovative solution to an accidental discovery.

Don examines an enigmatic oar used in an unreal World War II deception, a gold nugget that helped set off the gold rush and a fossil belonging to one of history's strangest creatures.

Don Wildman examines an enigmatic oar used in an unreal World War II deception, a gold nugget that helped set off the gold rush and a fossil belonging to one of history's strangest creatures.

Don Wildman inspects a mysterious prehistoric bone, investigates an incendiary war plot to help defend America and unearths the origins of a strategy that revolutionized the shopping industry.

Don Wildman examines a hero horse who risked her life, a culinary mystery about a popular salad dressing and an Olympic runner's battle with polio.

Don investigates an outrageous escape over an iconic wall, an usung Civil War hero, and a president caught up in a mysterious close encounter

Don Wildman examines a hot-air balloon used in the first Atlantic crossind by balloon, a ceramic jar used to hold a creepy medical cure and a mission patch tied to a space travel first.

Don Wildman tells the story of a harness worn by a real-life Smokey the Bear, investigates the remnants of a space mass that landed in Wisconsin and uncovers the shocking truth behind Napoleon's downfall with an ornate saddle.

Don Wildman examines a patriotic pigeon that saved hundreds of lives during World War II, a clever conman who took advantage of a governmental gaffe and the uncle who inspired one of America's most iconic figures.

Don Wildman inspects a seemingly possessed potato, examines an old chair connected to an intoxicating chapter in the life of George Washington and investigates the surprising origins of the world's most famous paranormal communication device.

Don Wildman examines a leather saddle cover that changed the way America communicated across the Wild West, a newspaper article that saved a famous politician from financial ruin and a horse cart that saved countless lives during the Civil War.

Don Wildman examines a piece of cable used by a legendary aerialist during a high-wire walk, a French taxi that helped defeat the Germans during World War I and a piece of bone from a mysterious mass burial discovered in a Florida bog.

Don Wildman examines a F8 Crusader jet that was at the center of a death-defying plummet to Earth, a specially outfitted convertible designed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and a commemorative coin linked to a baseball player turned spy.

Don Wildman investigates the contested birth of a mighty state, an epic battle between mankind and Mother Nature and a race that changed the world.

Don Wildman examines a commemorative coin from the opening of the Eiffel Tower, a saddle used by a retired outlaw who died under mysterious circumstances and a training capsule used by the Mercury astronauts during the early days of space travel.

Don Wildman investigates a twisted tell-all about the world's most elusive billionaire; an explosive rodent infestation that helped America beat the Nazis; a conman's bogus ball game that was brought down by his own teammates.

Don Wildman explores the story of a young girl who survived a fall from a damaged aircraft, a battle between the great Harry Houdini and spiritualists, and a lunar event that saved Christopher Columbus.

Don Wildman examines a dangerous mission into outer space, a dogged dilemma after man's best friend is accused of murder and a pilot's heroic plan during an emergency over the Pacific.

Don Wildman examines a house for sale that comes with three ghosts, the maligned reputation of an extinct bird and a mysterious explosion at a munitions factory during World War I.

Don Wildman examines the theft of an iconic Scottish sword wielded by William Wallace, an unprecedented mission to save America's livestock and a female swimmer who broke the mold.

Don Wildman examines a racing number from a mule that won the Great American Horse Race, a fighter plane that pushed through skies of North Vietnam and an iconic street car that transformed a city and the nation.

Don Wildman examines an aircraft connected to an aerial attack on a California town, a Bible used in a bizarre exorcism and a pair of hiking boots worn in a record-breaking solo journey around the world.

Don Wildman examines a life jacket worn by a tennis star who survived the Titanic, a pamphlet that details the murder of a real estate developer with a complicated love life and a giant missile that was nearly used to bomb the moon. Also in this episode-how the "Boom Mic" came about, how Catherine the Great became ruler. and how "Silly String helpe soldier in the Irag War.

Don Wildman examines a letter written by a First Lady recalling a bizarre gift sent to the White House, a chef who saved the cheese industry from crumbling after an earthquake rocked Italy and a spy who went shopping for secret intelligence.

Don Wildman showcases a piece of top-secret military equipment developed by the first celebrity chef, a ghost that terrorized a popular music venue and a father-son duo who rode the tallest wave in the world.

Don Wildman examines a chunk of the Titanic's hull that's related to a new theory about the sinking of the ship, a US Army drone behind a starlet's big break and an electric tricycle with a fatal flaw.

Don Wildman showcases a pocket watch used by a ruthless gangster in 1920s Chicago, an aircraft that disappeared over Australia after encountering a UFO and the first daredevil to brave Niagara Falls.

Don Wildman reveals the little-known tale behind an iconic wedding dress, examines the investigation of a miraculous painting and investigates an underwater enigma that was full of hot air.

Don Wildman examines a ceramic figure connected to a bizarre sighting in West Virginia, a bus model at the center of a mysterious disappearance and a tabulating machine that serves as a reminder of how a bookkeeper saved more than 100,000 lives.

Don Wildman spotlights a miraculous air bubble on the ocean floor, a series of mysterious skeletons discovered in closets and a daring escape of a beloved children's character from the Nazis.

Don Wildman examines a pocket calendar that belonged to a woman stranded in the Arctic, a space shuttle that was at the center of a harrowing ordeal more than 200 miles above Earth and a musical instrument which produced heavenly sounds.

Don Wildman examines an engineer's daring mission to save a high-flying zeppelin, a pint-sized prodigy's plan to play pool and an explorers life-long quest to uncover an ancient lost Inca City.

Don Wildman investigates a Titanic survivor plagued by disaster, the cause of mysterious crop circles in England and the case that created the first NYPD female detective.

An attempt to record the life cycle of a tornado, a record breaking $ 100 million heist, a bitter war between two famous movie producers, building a bridge to Canada.

A printing press that belonged to James Franklin at Marble House in Newport is discussed involving a mysterious writer named Silence Dogood; A display involving a pioneering heroine at the Denver & Silverton narrow gauge rail road museum; A teacher asks her students to create something that is demonstrative of US History; A strange sighting in a southern swamp.

Don Wildman investigates a president's cross-country road trip, a detective's plan to cut down on crime and an explorers dangerous quest to be the first to uncover the secrets of the Grand Canyon.

Don Wildman examines how an iconic headline came to be, the real-life inspiration for a literary villain and the search for millions of dollars of sunken treasure.

Don Wildman examines a stuffed bear that has inspired one of the greatest children's books of all time; A drowned child saved by a miracle; a interim president who does the unexpected; The disappearance of a ships cargo.

Don Wildman examines a well-worn fire hose connected to an astonishing tale of unlikely heroes, fossilized remains found by a young paleontologist who inspired an iconic tongue twister and an unusual vehicle used in the D-Day invasion.

Wildman travels to Romania to explore the rich history an mystical folklore of the vampire legend. First stop on the trip is a visit with a descendant of the author Bram Stoker to discover how he came up with the vampire story idea. Don Wildman later visits the castle where Vlad Tepes lived and ruled from in Wallachia.

A record breaking long distance swimmer; A teenage war hero in occupied France during WWII; Ghostly sighting on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.

Don Wildman examines a daring Wild West escape by stagecoach; A Alaskan town with a fire problem; A man wants to create a ocean research facility on his own island.

Don examines a life vest worn during a tough ocean rescue, a oven used to cook a large pizza; a strange flying object in 1918 outside Dayton Ohio; A 1915 upstate New York crime investigation; a invention is stolen and the thief taken to court.

The insider who helped to take down Al Capone; A daring railroad experiment that involved a jet engine; a possible secret Russian first man in space launch.

A dog with a sixth sense; a harrowing tale of a drill rescue;

Don Wildman examines purported diaries of Adolf Hitler that surfaced; A woman who ran for president on the independent ticket in the 1960's; why the bicycle was invented.

A girl who went over the rainbow; a deep-sea design with mysterious origins; A couple in love go to extreme measures to get back together; Naval shipyard explosion caused by improper training.

A scam artist who finally goes to far; a dangerous African lake; A girl who gets a special invitation; A dog who goes on trial.

A desperate escape; a frightening discovery in a Australian aquarium; A artifact linked to a fatal feud in 1808; A special watch that commemorates a selfless act;

A famous historic New York City landmark that was almost lost; How a game of marbles helped with World War II; a case of human endurance to set a record; a unsettling case of murder in the early 1800's. How one of the final battles of the Revolutionary war was saved by one man.

A scandalous painting that may cause a artists ruin; A chess game that may possibly saves a man's life; a museum in the state of Washington with a strange artifact; A risky escape; A dangerous mine and the search for the cause; A sailing ships new figure head meets a mishap;