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See Episode GuideSmoky the Yorkie, Golden Gate Bridge, Impossible Climb
Don Wildman visits the memorial to the dog that became a celebrated war hero, an iconic bridge shrouded in tragedy and a state forest where a unidentified substance threatened an entire community.
Grand Central Occult, Superhero Surfer, Scotty's Castle
Grand Central Terminal in New York City is the location of a remarkable ceiling mural that some believe contains symbols of the occult and may reveal a secret message from a shadowy group of elites. On Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii is a remarkable wooden statue of Duke Kahanamoku, whose extraordinary aquatic skills were put to the ultimate test. And in Charleston, South Carolina the thick walls of the Charleston Jail once housed a beautiful but notorious killer, who some believe may still haunt these grim chambers to this day.
Chrysler Building, Stanford Mausoleum, Hindenburg Disaster
The Chrysler Building is one of Manhattan's most iconic skyscrapers. But its construction was fueled by a bitter rivalry between two one-time colleagues in a competition that transfixed the nation. A mausoleum on the campus of California's Stanford University commemorates one of this school's founding figures, whose chilling murder remains unsolved to this day. And in Hollywood, California, a star commemorates an iconic legend who graced the silver screen with her beauty and the world with a technological innovation that is still in use.
Ellis Island, Sailing Stones, Volcano Curse
NewYork's Ellis Island is filled with the history of the millions of immigrants who passed through its historic buildings. But one famous family, immortalized in a classic film, almost never made it through at all. Deep inside California's Death Valley National Park lies a dried-out lakebed containing a set of mysterious stones which seemingly have the ability to sail across the sand, baffling scientists to this day. And in San Antonio, Texas is a legendary and hallowed fortress which once saw one of America's most famous battles. Some believe that a vast treasure may be buried somewhere within its stone walls.
The Real Rocky, Dr. Burdell, Devil's Lake
Near the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art stands a statue of the fictional film icon Rocky Balboa. But who was the real life boxer who inspired this famous underdog tale? In Brooklyn's Greenwood Cemetery stand two tombstones in close proximity to each other, marking the final resting place of a wealthy murder victim and that of his possible killer. What was the strange relationship of these graveyard neighbors? And next to the retired USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego California is a colorful statue known asUnconditional Surrender,which depicts an iconic moment at the end of World War Two when a Navy sailor spontaneously kissed a nurse in Times Square. So, who were these iconic paramours?
Sleeping Prophet, Mysterious Death of Mozart, Unsung Hero
In Hopkinsville, Kentucky's Riverside Cemetery is a simple stone grave marker for an individual named Edgar Cayce. This humble man is now considered one of the most important American psychics of the 20th century. But did he really have the power to heal the sick? In Brooklyn, New York's Prospect Park is a bronze bust of the Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This brilliant musical prodigy died tragically at the young age of thirty-five. But was he a victim of murder? Denver, Colorado's Cheesman Park is a lovely urban green space, but few visitors here are aware of its sinister history. Formerly a dilapidated cemetery, this park is haunted by a ghastly episode from its past, which is said to have spawned a hell storm of paranormal activity and believed to have helped inspire a legendary horror film.
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.
Devil's Music, Fisherman's Wharf, Teddy Bear
In Clarksdale, Mississippi, is a monument comprised of three massive guitars, known as the Crossroads Monument. It marks the spot where legendary bluesman Robert Johnson is said to have made a deal with the devil which endowed him with his renowned musical skills. In San Francisco, California, Fisherman's Wharf is a tourist mecca and the long-time home of the city's commercial fishing fleet. But in the 1850s, this site was also at the center of one of the biggest scandals in the history of San Francisco. In Southern Alaska, the Chugach National Forest is the site of a mysterious 1972 small aircraft disappearance, involving two of the most powerful men in the U.S. Congress, Congressmen Hale Boggs and Nick Begich. The facts of this incident suggest the cause may be rooted in something more sinister than a weather-related crash.
First Circus Elephant, Greenbrier Ghost, Daredevil Hoaxster
In Somers, New York, is a 20-foot granite obelisk on top of which sits a statue of a most unlikely pioneer - an elephant. "Old Bet" first arrived in America in 1805 and went on to a storied career as the first circus elephant. And although ten years later, she met a tragic fate, her legacy lives on. In a quiet graveyard in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, is a historic marker to the "Greenbrier Ghost." After a beautiful young woman dies, her mother receives a paranormal message from her daughter's ghost from beyond the grave, purportedly informing her that it was her husband who killed her. On the island of Kauai is a statue to the great British explorer, Captain James Cook, who met his tragic demise on anidyllic Hawaiian beach at the hands of a group of natives who he thought were friendly.
Eureka Springs Cancer Hotel, Female Paul Revere, New Orleans Savior
The landmark town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas has attracted visitors to its legendary mineral springs for more than a century. In 1937 a flamboyant businessman named Norman Baker opened a cancer hospital in the former Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. But some people began to question whether Baker was doing his patients more harm than good. In Carmel, New York is a bronze statue of a mounted teenage girl named Sybil Ludington. Like the much more famous Paul Revere, Ludington was known to have made a daring ride to warn the local militia of approaching British troops. In the high altitude town of Nederland, Colorado is an unlikely monument - a simple storage shed. In 1994, an eccentric local woman named Aud Morstol set off a firestorm of controversy when local authorities discover the ghastly contents of the shed in back of her house.
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.
Kecksburg 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.
Destiny Stone, Niagra Falls, Madness of Mary Todd
Don visits a famous London church that set the stage for an audacious heist; a natural wonder that Mother Nature herself threatened to shut down; and a prison that once housed a famous first lady.
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.
