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See Episode GuideKecksburg Space Acorn, Skyscraper Swindle, Emperor of the US
Don Wildman inspects a bizarre sculpture that commemorates an otherworldly event, visits the world's smallest skyscraper that was at the heart of an outrageous scam and marvels at an iconic engineering wonder inspired by an eccentric emperor.
St. Urho, Mystery Castle, Bat Bombs
Don Wildman investigates a sculpture of a suspicious saint with a dubious past, visits a fanciful fortress at the center of a strange tale and explores the spectacular caverns that inspired a covert military operation.
Mike the Headless Chicken, Mystery of Boon Island, Sister Aimee's Scandal
Don Wildman examines an sculpture of a death-defying chicken, gazes upon a lonely island outpost that witnessed unspeakable horrors and explores a spectacular park linked to a preacher who shocked the world with her scandalous tale.
Kidnapping the Sacred Cod, Baseball's Forgotten Hero, The Artichoke War
Don Wildman investigates the fishy disappearance of a sacred effigy, explores the truth behind the first African-American baseball player and examines the statue of a New York mayor who looked to restore law and order using a vegetable.
Captain Thunderbolt, Newsboys Versus the World, The Rocket Man
Don Wildman investigates a sinister schoolteacher, explores the David and Goliath tale of New York's newsboys and examines a life-sized bronze statue of a pioneering explorer who dared to reach for the stars.
Lucy the Elephant, Capitol Bomber, Hitler in Hollywood
Don Wildman gazes upon a majestic mammoth that boasts an incredible tale of survival, investigates an iconic landmark at the center of a terrifying chain of explosive attacks and unveils an abandoned camp once home to a sinister organization.
The King and the Spanish Dancer, A Communist Comes to America, Filth Party
Don Wildman investigates a mysterious dancer that cost a Bavarian king his home, a 16-foot statue of Vladimir Lenin in an unusual location and a courageous yet disgusting medical experiment.
Superman vs. the KKK, Who Killed Huey Long?, Marches To Montgomery
Don Wildman explores a colossal mountain where a hero in disguise took on the KKK, investigates the grave of a controversial politician and takes in a bridge that found itself at the center of the struggle for civil rights.
The Reanimator, Florida Three Toes, The Man Who Invented Martians
Don Wildman investigates an ambitious scientist who once tried to play god, the tale of a Godzilla-like creature and a man who shocked and changed the public's perception of alien life.
Blind Tom, Invention of the Tommy Gun, Granddaddy Of Snowboarding
Don Wildman explores the grave of a blind slave whose musical talents led to a custody battle, investigates the birthplace of the inventor of the Tommy gun and examines the origins of the snowboard.
Escape From Slavery, Hatteras Island Witch, The Horn That Made a Big Bang
Don Wildman examines one of the most audacious escapes from slavery of all time, a majestic oak tree linked to stories of witchcraft and an odd-looking device that forever changed our understanding of life.
The House That Sugar Built, Kill Dozer, Rocking Chair Riots
Don Wildman explores a mansion built on the back of the sweetest of swindles' a town that was terrorized by a mechanical monster hell-bent on destruction and a violent uprising in NYC's Central Park that left it changed forever.
Roosevelt's Moroccan Mission, Bare-Knuckle Boxer, America's First Spy Ring
Don Wildman explores tales of conspiracy and lies involving one of the nation's best-loved presidents, the incredible story of the last bare-knuckle boxing match and the brains behind American's first spy ring.
Sickness of the Brooklyn Bridge, Day the Sky Fell Down, Stairway from Heaven
NewYork's Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. But a mysterious disease once afflicted the many workers who toiled tirelessly tobuild it over the East River. The small town of Sylacauga, Alabama proudly displays a curious marble sculpture thatcommemorates an earth-shattering event that sparked a wave of fear and paranoia across the South. And California's Joshua Tree National Park was once the site of a strange plot involving the body of a legendary rock star.
Freedom Balloon, First Film Star, Therapy Dog
Don examines a barrier that gave rise to one of history’s most daring escapes; gazes upon a star that honors a founding figure of Hollywood’s celebrity culture; and admires the statue of a pioneering psychiatrist who inspired another lifesaving type of therapy.
American Venus, Alien Abduction, Man Versus Bear
Scattered around New York City are three statues inspired by the same stunning model, who was a muse to hundreds of artists. But another man's obsession with her went far beyond fine art. In Arizona, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is home to over 400 species of wildlife and over 680 miles of rivers and streams. But this tranquil oasis was also the site of a bizarre and chilling encounter and a mysterious disappearance that many are convinced was an alien abduction. And the city of Buffalo, New York lends its name to a fiery and famous all-American food. But this culinary creation sparked an investigation and fierce debate that is still ongoing today.
Ames Pyramid, Straus Titanic, Cracking the Zodiac
On a high summit near Laramie, Wyoming is a strange pyramidal structure that looks like something from ancient Egypt or Mayan Mexico. But this monument actually commemorates one of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century and one of the worst scandals. In a peaceful park onManhattan's Upper West Side is a poignant statue commemorating a tragic love story that began in New York City and ended in the frozen seas of the NorthAtlantic, with the sinking of the RMSTitanic. Off the western shore of Lake Berryessa in Napa County, California is a strip of land that locals have dubbed Zodiac Island as a testament to its sinister past. It was here that two victims of one of California's most notorious serials killer were found.
The Disaster That Saved London, The Man in the Green Hat, The Viking Mailman
Host Don Wildman visits London where a tall column observes a tragic event, traverses the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., where hypocrisy was exposed, and travels to Genoa, Nevada to view a monument to a frontiersman.
Lady Godiva & the Peeping Tom, Bishop's Brain, Birds of a Feather
Host Don Wildman treks to Coventry, UK, to view a statue that tells a story of bravery, heads to a Brooklyn cemetery to uncover the death of a psychic, and ventures to the Everglades to check out birds that fueled a fashion trend.
