Don Wildman — Producer
Episodes 195
Miracle Car, Glass Armonica, Yankee Spy
Don Wildman investigates a bright yellow car that once represented the promise of an automotive revolution, a mysterious musical instrument, and a strip of paper with a secret message that was passed across enemy lines.
Read MoreStrangers on a Train, Madame Tussaud, WD-40
At the Municipal Archives in New York City is a black and white negative containing an image of a deadly weapon used in a sinister plot of revenge. Just uptown in New York's Times Square sits the world famous Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, where the likeness of one revolutionary woman is on display. And on the grounds of the San Diego Air & Space Museum in California is a large missile that led to the creation of a product that's found in nearly every household in America.
Read MorePsychic Horse, Strange Story of Rubber, Pulaski Axe
Don Wildman examines a small memorandum book with notes from a strange encounter with an animal, a grey slab of material that revolutionized industry after an accidental discovery, and an innovative tool that changed heroes' jobs.
Read MoreFunhouse Mummy, Playboy's Gold, Lawn Chair in the Sky
Don Wildman inspects a pistol that's tied to one of the most bizarre series of events in the history of the Wild West, a Model B Wright Brothers Flyer that once belonged to a wealthy rogue, and an ordinary lawn chair that's been rigged to fly.
Read MoreOutlaw Marshal, 76 Days Adrift, Diamond Hoax
Don Wildman investigates a deadly weapon from the Wild West that played a central role in a duplicitous plot, a device that sustained one man's unbelievable quest for survival on the high seas, and a set of 5 glimmering gemstones linked to a supposed land of riches that hypnotized some of the wealthiest men of their day.
Read MoreCinder Woman, Milgram Experiment, Gold Accumulator
Don Wildman examines a set of binders that contain clues to an incendiary tale of a woman who met a bizarre and combustible fate, a box that was used in a shocking experiment and an oversized iron pot with metal rods.
Read MoreBlonde Butcher, Charley Ross, Southern Sasquatch
Don Wildman investigates a handcrafted doll that is linked to one of the most memorable criminal cases of the 1930s, a glass bottle with a secret message, and a wire mesh screen that served as a window into a scary encounter.
Read MoreFailed Assassination, Max Factor, Martian Monkey
Don Wildman examines a pin that's connected to a devious plot to assassinate the president, a bizarre contraption that was designed by a pioneer in the glitzy realm of Hollywood and a strange being that some believed was evidence of a close encounter.
Read MoreCivil War Prostitutes, Art Hoax, In Cold Blood
Don Wildman examines a glass vial filled with a silvery salve that was used to wage a battle against a medical nightmare, a colorful canvas that hides an artful truth and a boot that was worn during a notorious murder.
Read MoreBaseball Stalker, Peggy Shippen, Moon Hoax
Don Wildman investigates a baseball bat linked to a case of fanatical mania, a set of letters that turned a infamous tale of deceit on its head and ornate wallpaper that reveals an astounding tale of astronomical intrigue.
Read MoreAnnie Oakley, Project Chariot, Prison Haunting
Don Wildman examines a pistol linked to a legendary love story, a plant specimen that points to a toxic tale of abuse and a pair of cement shoes from a prison used to punish a convict.
Read MoreDamascus Missile, Eye in the Sky, Soapy Smith
Don Wildman examines scraps of metal linked to a nuclear nightmare, a pair of binoculars wielded by a high-flying visionary and a life-sized effigy that immortalizes one of the West's most notorious cons.
Read MoreSon of a Gun, Whale Rescue, Bottle Popping
Don Wildman examines a bullet that is connected to a shocking tale of a seemingly immaculate conception, a machine used in an animal rescue mission and a deck of cards linked to a spine-tingling investigation.
Read MoreBrassiere Brigade, Flight for Life, Connecticut Haunting
Host Don Wildman examines a brassiere that gave salacious schemers an unexpected boost, a plane that soared to safety in a daring rescue mission and a religious icon allegedly scorched by the forces of evil.
Read MoreCircling the Skies, Lady & the Panda, 12 Years a Slave
Host Don Wildman examines a reel of film that depicts a high-flying stunt that changed aviation history, a panda discovered by an unlikely heroine and an aged document that tells the story of one man's unparalleled imprisonment.
Read MoreLove Canal, Duquesne Spy Ring, Survival in the Colonies
Host Don Wildman investigates a property deed tied to an epic fight for justice, a short-wave radio that wrought havoc in a high-stakes game of espionage, and a human skull that speaks to a harrowing saga of new-world survival.
Read MoreDoyle & Houdini, the Poison Squad, the Great Imposter
A feud between Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini is examined by the host, who later looks into the history of "Poison Squad" experiments and the beginnings of food and drug regulation. Also: the story of a jaw-dropping feat of trickery pulled off by a great impostor.
Read MoreTootsie Roll Miracle, Singing Convict, Operation Paperclip
Host Don Wildman examines the Tootsie Roll candies that once saved the lives of a courageous band of soldiers, a guitar owned by a legendary musical jailbird, and a bicycle that helped launch humans into outer space.
Read MoreRadioactive Boy Scout, Match of the Century, Four Corners Outbreak
A badge that inspired a nuclear experiment; a chess set used in a match of Cold War wits; eerie animal specimens.
Read MoreNazi Art Hoax, Hunger Strike, Skull in the Ashes
Don examines a damaged metal identification tag that played a role in a bizarre and heated crime, a painting by a man who pulled off one of the art world’s greatest deceptions, and a pin that represents a woman’s perilous push to advance equality.
Read MoreDare to Dream, Mail Missile, Child Warrior
Don investigates a postal box that embarked on a gravity-defying journey, a traditional Viking vessel that sailed into the annals of modern history on an intrepid sea voyage, and a handmade talisman that weaves a tale of terror and courage on the American frontier.
Read MoreRobber's Bride, The Night Disco Exploded, Escape By Sea
Host Don Wildman examines an old Concord stagecoach that symbolizes a broken dream, a collection of melted vinyl records that sparked the decline of a cultural marvel, and a ship model that represents a bid for freedom.
Read MoreDramatic Defection, Wrong Way Flight, Cowboy's Revenge
Host Don Wildman investigates a revolver that was responsible for global consequences, a bare-bones plane that speaks to a perilous, record-breaking adventure, and a set of mug shots that represents a link between a notorious crime ring and an unlikely hero.
Read MoreKiss that Saved a Million Lives, Heist of the Century, Lorenzo's Oil
Host Don Wildman examines the beguiling cast of a woman who helped save thousands of lives after her death, a surfboard that speaks to one of the nation's most notorious capers, and a mysterious plant that offered unlikely hope to a family during their darkest hour.
Read MorePorcelain Twins, The Warden's Wife, Lost City of Atlantis
Don investigates a china doll that speaks to a mystifying tale of deception, a bullet-marked sleigh that stood witness to the violent conclusion of a notorious love affair, and a set of common-looking stones that holds a possible clue to a lost civilization.
Read MoreDial M for Missing, $7 Renoir, Secret in the Attic
Don examines a timeworn tome that may explain the perplexing disappearance of the world's greatest mystery writer, a Renoir painting believed to have been bought for just $7, and a police ledger that tells the tale of a secretive love affair that ended in murder.
Read MoreCellophane Start, Eruption Hoax, Parking Lot King
Don examines a transparent roll of film that revolutionized the retail industry; a jacket that belonged to a prankster with an explosive sense of humor; and an unconventional excavation that puts a 500-year-old mystery to rest.
Read MoreMile-High Club, Attempted Assassinatio, Zip to Zap
Don explores an aeronautical device with a notorious claim to fame; a cane that thwarted a would-be presidential assassin; and a souvenir T-shirt from an outlandish event that became an all-out rampage.
Read MoreOpera Riot, Golfer Behind Enemy Lines, Great Mail Train Robbery
Don Wildman examines a copy of a play that sparked riots, a monocular used by a soldier who made a daring and unusual escape from behind enemy lines, and the wrapper from a product so pungent that it caused an interstate postal feud.
Read MoreStolen Strad, Fall From Space, Czech Dream
Don Wildman examines a concert program that marks one of the most infamous nights in the history of a prestigious music venue; a space capsule used by a heroic astronaut during a harrowing mission; and a DVD from an unusual film that blurred the lines between fact and fiction.
Read MoreBirth of the Road Map; Attack of Killer Bees; Invention of Gas Mask
Don Wildman examines an iconic road sign that was part of a revolutionary plan to bring order to America's roads; a tiny bee specimen that unleashed madness; and a gas mask that was invented by a bold and pioneering man.
Read MoreErno Rubik's Cube; World's First Factor; The Amphicar
Don examines a classic toy that became a pop-culture phenomenon; a delicate silk sample that symbolizes a stunning tale of international espionage; and a quirky car designed to travel on both land and water.
Read MoreInvention of Pop Rocks; Pinball Wizard; London Smog
Don examines one of America's most explosive candies; a pinball machine that represents a gutsy player who saved the game from obscurity; and a flare stick that guided Londoners through a unique time period.
Read MorePeanut Pusher, Hollywood Holdout, Lost Treasure
Don examines a peanut that played a role in an unusual fad that took 1 man on a daring adventure; a standoff that pitted a man against some of Hollywood's most powerful people; and a set of gold relics that became the subject of an intense battle between 2 rival nations.
Read MorePeeping Butler, Beaver Bomb, Mother's Day Mother
Don examines a trinket that symbolizes the stormy evolution of a beloved holiday; a novel contraption deployed to save a bevy of wild beavers in Idaho; and a scandalous machine that titillated Victorian England.
Read MoreCherry Sisters, President's Cow, Birth of a Riot
Don Wildman examines a painted wooden sign that once advertised a vaudeville act so bad it was good; a famous cow's-milk can from the White House; and a program from one of the most polemic films of the 20th century.
Read MoreGreat Kipton Train Wreck, First Inoculation, Spanish Space Suit
The story behind a science fiction novel that seemed so realistic it caused some to believe that the top-secret plans behind the Manhattan Project had been stolen. Also: a little girl's struggle for civil rights; and an invasion of giant destructive snails in South Florida.
Read MoreSci Fi A Bomb, Ford v. Ferrari, Colorado Stain
Don examines a sleek American race car that took on a top Italian automaker; a pulp-fiction science magazine that threatened to expose an explosive World War II secret; and a set of teeth that was key in the biggest public health experiments of the 20th century.
Read MoreCrossword Code, Ampelmann, Brushy Bill
Host Don Wildman examines a puzzling crossword, a set of traffic signals that became a beloved symbol of East German culture, and a set of leg irons shackles that once restrained a legendary outlaw.
Read MoreCellini 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.
Read MoreFallen 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.
Read MoreAlligators 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.
Read MoreForgotten 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.
Read MoreAlcoholic 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.
Read MoreOperation Migration, Sausage Duel, Around the World
Don Wildman examines a rare food fight, a race around the globe, and a bird uniform.
Read MoreFirst Female Aviator, Mysterious Metronome, Army of Two
Host Don Wildman examines a plane, Beethoven's metronome, and a musical instrument.
Read MoreAaron 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.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreJFK Boat Rescue, Scheming Queen, Tiger Cage
Don Wildman examines a coded letter, a classic novel, and a legendary lamp.
Read MoreDolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding Whale
Don Wildman examines a truce game, a tale of a whale, a First Lady's bravery.
Read MoreWild 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.
Read MoreRevolutionary 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.
Read MoreIndestructible Mike, Bubble Trouble, The Penny Man
Don Wildman examines an electric chair, a marble table and a yearbook.
Read MoreCarnival of Naked Animals, Melon Heads, Worst Video Game
Don Wildman inspects a velvet painting, a distorted skull and a video game.
Read MoreItalian UFO, Doomsday Survivor, Birth of Geocaching
Don Wildman examines an extraterrestrial encounter linked to a bizarre spider, a survivor turned circus performer and a rusty can of beans that symbolizes a high-tech craze.
Read MoreNation of Sealand; Nantucket Sea Monster; Bandit Queen
Don Wildman examines postage stamps made by a group of pirate radio rebels, inspects a photo linked to a terrifying sea monster and observes a gun owned by one of the most popular outlaws in Wild West history.
Read MoreBizarre Bread, Worst Train Robbery, Legend of the Jackalope
Don Wildman inspects a deadly substance, a train and a legendary creature.
Read MoreLegend of William Tell, President's Daughter, Chomp-Chomp Game
Don Wildman examines a crossbow, a tell-all memoir and an arcade game.
Read MoreMysterious Death of Van Gogh, Marathon Woman, Montana Burning
Don Wildman examines a Van Gogh painting, a runner's dress and a plane.
Read MoreA Father's Mission, Hilary's Yeti, Swedish Titanic
Don Wildman examines a death-defying escape, a legendary beast and a bizarre recording.
Read MoreGreat Baby Race, Citizen Hearst, Bobbie the Wonder Dog
Don Wildman inspects tiles from a tunnel, a film reel and a doghouse.
Read MoreMystery of the Spinning Statue; Unwanted Elephant; Pirates of the Me
Don Wildman examines an allegedly possessed statue, strange skull and a small carving.
Read MoreWho Killed Superman, Silver Lake Sea Serpant, Wooden Horse Escape
A Hollywood mystery, a creature of the deep and an amazing escape are all explored.
Read MorePigeon Bra; Alpine Air Rescue; Her Promised Land
Investigating a kidnapping, a headstrong engineer and a bird-saving contraption.
Read MoreBobbed Hair Bandit; A Deadly Substitution; Escape From the Jungle
Don inspects an elegant dress, a toxic powder and a giant plane.
Read MoreDancing Plague, Tracking Santa and Annie Londonderry
Don Wildman investigates a plague, a famously jolly aviator and a trailblazing woman.
Read MoreMan Who Saved the World, Man in a Box and From the Depths of Hell
Don Wildman investigates a nuclear malfunction, an out-of-the-box plan and an amazing rescue.
Read MoreYellow Fever Fiend, Angel in Bordeaux and Invention of Jaywalking
Don Wildman investigates a bold mission, an urban revolution and a devilish scheme.
Read MoreArrow Stork, Terror in the Sky and Feuding Astors
Don Wildman investigates a bizarre bird, an outer space disaster and an epic family feud.
Read MoreThe Father of the American Cavalry, Rosa Parks Of NY and Black Knight UFO
Don Wildman investigates a brave hero, a civil-rights pioneer and a bizarre UFO sighting.
Read MoreWorld's Greatest Slot Cheat, Urine Luck and the White Mouse
Don Wildman investigates a gambling geek, a golden experiment and a fearless heroine.
Read MoreMuhammad Ali Saves the Day, Beast Of Gevaudan, Before Hillary
Don Wildman examines a medal presented to the greatest boxer of all time, inspects the statue of a monstrous beast and investigates a newspaper that exposed a salacious scandal.
Read MoreDeath of Michael Rockefeller, The 68 Salute and Andes Rugby Crash
Don Wildman investigates the disappearance of one of New York's elite, an Olympic Jersey tied to a pivotal moment for civil rights and a plastic knife wielded in a chilling survival story.
Read MoreSwimming the Channel; Bricking the Bank; And Canyon Survivor
A woman's quest for athletic glory; A bizarre use of the US Postal service; One man's will to survive against all odds; John Paul Jones's attack mission problem.
Read MoreBen Franklin's Bones, Heroine of Flight 847 and Doctor Zhivago Pilot
Don Wildman examines a set of mysterious bones found beneath Benjamin Franklin's home, a brave woman determined to save a hijacked airplane and an author's quest to get his work published.
Read MoreMillennium Heist; New Jersey Man Eater; and Elivs Meets Nixon
Host Don Wildman highlights a bold plan to steal a priceless diamond; sinks his teeth into the tale of a bloodthirsty shark known for inspiring a horror movie; and recalls a famous encounter between a U.S. president and the King of Rock and Roll.
Read MoreHank Williams, Glowing Soldiers And Iceman Cometh
Don Wildman investigates the death of a country music legend, examines surgical tools linked to a baffling medical mystery and uncovers the truth behind the oldest cold case in human history.
Read MoreFlight of the Bell; Arsenic Soup Plot; and Spring-Heeled Jack
Don Wildman examines a replica of America's most famous bell; inspects a photograph of a suspicious-looking chef; and investigates an illustrated book depicting a devilish fiend.
Read MoreMiracle on the Hudson, For the Love of Lady Liberty and Dawn of the Synth
The Miracle on the Hudson River; uncovering the origin of a legendary statue; a musical invention that struck a major chord.
Read MoreKidnapped Filmmaker; Pinky's Freedom Ring; Checkered Game of Life
Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud.
Read MoreSpy That Saved Washington; Monster in the Egg; Hatfields and McCoys
Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud.
Read MoreKensington Runestone; Smile! You're Being Hijacked; and Harriet the Spy
Don Wildman examines a strange stone tablet that may hold the key to America's beginnings; a model plane connected to a hijacking mistaken for a hoax; and a revolver that once belonged to the first American woman to lead an armed expedition into war.
Read MoreBoston Marathon Cheat, Beast of Bodmin; and Naked President
Examining what is possibly one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history; and investigating the preserved remains of a terrifying beast. Also: Host Don Wildman inspects a watch with a link to a presidential scandal.
Read MoreThe mysterious death of a beloved Hollywood star is examined by host Don Wildman. Also: an amazing discovery made during the search for Scotland's legendary Loch Ness Monster; and the story of a tone-deaf, would-be diva playing Carnegie Hall.
Read MoreMan on Wire, Bigger Is Better; and Filipino Follies
Included: a great high-wire stunt; Thomas Jefferson's above-and-beyond efforts to preserve America's reputation; and a bizarre hoax.
Read MoreHedy Lamarr's Escape; The Kray Twins; and Maco Light
A controversial film reel sparks a powerful businessman's jealousy and his wife's cunning escape; and Don Wildman recalls the downfall of England's most notorious twins while examining a set of brass knuckles. Also: a look at a 19th-century lantern's connection to a mysterious tale that has spooked a North Carolina town for decades.
Read MorePrehistoric Mystery Meat, The Invention of TP and Antony and Cleopatra
The truth behind a culinary caper that stunned the world; a toilet that inspired a taboo-busting invention; a sculpture behind the most tragic love story of all time.
Read MoreBig Eyes, Magnetic Girl and the Half-Safe
Don Wildman examines a painting at the center of an art world scandal, a 19th century medallion connected to the case of a young girl with seemingly magnetic powers and a blunderbuss that recalls an infamous pirate who terrorized the high seas.
Read MoreWhite House Water, Queen of the Mist and Real Holy Grail
Don Wildman examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the elusive Holy Grail.
Read MoreWhen Twain Met Sawyer, Guardian Angels and Army of the Dead
Don Wildman investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts.
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Fish Rain, Oil Heir Snare, Cousteau and the Aqua-Lung
A fish species that was part of an unusual storm is examined by host Don Wildman. Then, he learns about the kidnapping of an oil baron's grandson; and an underwater oxygen tank that was the early version of scuba.
Read MoreLimbo for Love, Vampire's Grave and the Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican
Don Wildman investigates a risky ride fueled by love, explores a town plagued by the undead and uncovers one of the biggest rescue operations of WWII.
Read MoreBlowing Up the House; Beast of Bray Road; Invention of Penicillin
Don Wildman researches one of the most challenging bomb cases in FBI history, a mysterious encounter with a legendary beast and an artful scientist that accidentally uncovered a revolutionary medicine.
Read MoreLancelot the Unicorn, Prohibition Man, Dragon Island and Blood Rain
Don Wildman examines the origins of a mythical unicorn featured at a popular circus, the baffling case of a missing U.S. politician and an attack by one of the deadliest creatures on the planet.
Read MoreBuried Alive; Who Really Invented the Telephone; Hoover Saves Belgium
Don Wildman examines one of the greatest mysteries of ancient history in Pompeii, Italy, unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone and exposes a former president's mission to save millions from starvation.
Read MoreTonya vs. Nancy, Shrimpy Sonar and Dumbarton Dogs
Don Wildman examines a scorecard connected to a legendary figure skating rivalry, an underwater microphone which detected an unlikely World War II enemy and the skull of a tiny animal behind a decades-old canine curse.
Read MoreGreat Snake Hunt, Minneapolis Svengali And Swimming With Sharks
Don Wildman examines a species of Asian cobra that invaded a small town in Missouri. Then, he inspects a carriage that was the site of a bizarre murder. Finally, he learns about a wealthy daredevil who swam with sharks to prove they were harmless.
Read MoreMan Who Sold a Million Rocks, a Party That Started a War and the Umbrella Man
Don Wildman explores a story about a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine, examines a suit of armor linked to a party that led to years of war and uncovers the truth behind an event that put Johnson in the White House.
Read MoreMetal Winners, the Big Con and Operation Babylift
Don Wildman investigates a Nobel Prize winner's risky experiment in the face of the Nazis, a creative sting operation that ended the career of a notorious crime boss and a lifesaving airlift out of Vietnam.
Read MoreChain of Fools, Rocket Boys and the Cowboys That Saved Britain
Don Wildman investigates an iron link from the American Revolution that was also at the center of a formidable fraud, examines a small plane that helped launch some of the most incredible journeys into space and inspects a green oil pump that played a unique.
Read MoreMichelangelo the Forger, Finders Keepers and Brownie Wise and the Wonderbowl
Don Wildman examines a statue created by the world's best-known art forger, a mysterious cache of buried gold coins and a woman whose sales technique made Tupperware a household name.
Read MoreTitanic Violin, Wicked Fungus and the Greatest Bar Bet
Don Wildman investigates an aged instrument's epic history, uncovers the roots of the Salem Witch Trials and examines a plane linked to a man who would stop at nothing to win a bet.
Read MoreOne Small Keystroke, Daring Dr. Dan and the Real Batman
Don Wildman investigates a near disaster in outer space, a man who soared through the sky and a doctor who changed the world.
Read MoreNorth Pole Expedition, Iceberg Fleet and the Minnesota Iceman
Icy stories behind an eccentric expedition to the North Pole, a frozen feat of nautical engineering and the cosmic conundrum surrounding an incredible icicle.
Read MoreSwamp People, Walkie-Talkie Heist and Grant's Writing Water
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.
Read MoreCupid's Bullet, the Man Who Fooled Houdini and Snail Telegraph
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.
Read MoreThe First Super Computer, Flying Under Fire and Dighton Rock
Don Wildman examines a boulder covered in strange carvings that 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.
Read MoreKing Neptune, Friday Night Bank Robber and Karluk's Last Voyage
Don Wildman examines a patriotic pig that helped fund World War II, a man's trek to rescue his crew during an brutal Arctic expedition and two activists who risked their lives to take down a superpower and save the whales.
Read MoreClever Hans, Bertha Benz and Civil War Counterfeiter
Don Wildman inspects a book about a four-legged mathematician, examines the birth of the automobile and investigates a mysterious underground corkscrew.
Read MoreJap Herron, Hidden Rockwell and Ticket to Fly
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.
Read MoreTerra Cotta Warriors, The Queen of Parachuting and Polish Soldier Bear
Don Wildman investigates the origins of China's famous terra cotta warriors, examines the incredible heights one mother is willing to go to for her child and uncovers the little-known story of a bear who helped defeat the Nazis.
Read MoreAmityville Haunting, Ghost Army and Fugitive Golfer
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.
Read MoreMutually Assured Missteps, First Train Robbery and Declaration Discovered February 16, 2017
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.
Read MoreJudy the POW Dog, Presidential Suite and Sticky Business
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.
Read MoreIndestructible Jack, Volcano Rescue and Butter Sculptor
Don Wildman tells the story of a brave soldier who was willing to sacrifice it all, investigates a daring rescue from the depths of hell and uncovers how one crafty woman launched a deliciously unique artistic career.
Read MoreOperation Mincemeat, Texas Prison Rodeo and Tully Monster
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.
Read MoreGoliath Bone, Money to Burn and Self-Serve Superstore
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.
Read MoreReckless, Thousand Island Dressing and The Tornado
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.
Read MoreZip-Lining to Freedom, Maid Turned Spy and Jimmy Carter's UFO
Don Wildman investigates an outrageous escape over an iconic wall, an unsung Civil War hero and a president caught up in a mysterious close encounter.
Read MoreEvel Spirit, Dawn of the Diaper and Cliff Palace
Don Wildman examines a hot-air balloon used in the first Atlantic crossing by balloon, a ceramic jar used to hold a creepy medical cure and a mission patch tied to a space travel first.
Read MoreDon 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.
Read MoreFake Breaking News, Rescue Napoleon and Ernest Bravery
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.
Read MoreDemon Potato, Boozy Ballot and Ouija Believe It
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.
Read MoreDon 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 from that saved countless lives during the Civil War.
Read MoreWallenda Walks, Crazy Taxi and Rest in Peat
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.
Read MoreRiding Thunder, Warm Springs and Catcher Spy
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.
Read MoreMaking Michigan, Log Jammin' and the Race That Changed the World
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.
Read MoreSaving the Eiffel Tower, Velvet Outlaw and Space Capsule Crisis
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.
Read MoreHughes Hoax, Rat Bomb and Friday Night Liars
Don Wildman investigates a twisted tell-all about the world's most elusive billionaire, an explosive rodent infestation that helped America beat the Nazis and a conman's bogus ballgame that was brought down by his own teammates.
Read MoreGirl Who Fell to Earth, the Real Ghostbusters and Eclipsed by Columbus
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.
Read MoreGodspeed John Glenn, Canine Convict and Brace for Landing
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.
Read MoreLegally Haunted, Demise of the Dodo and Jersey Kaboom
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.
Read MoreSword of Scotland, Operation Haylift and Swimmin's Lib
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.
Read MoreLong Haul Leroy, Pardo's Push and the Invention of the Cable Car
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.
Read MoreBattle of Palmdale, Rain Man and the Man Who Walked Around the World
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.
Read MoreTennis Titan, Brooklyn Brownstone Murder and Nuclear Moon
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.
Read MorePresidential Pet, Dairy Disaster and Covert Catalog
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.
Read MoreShark Chaser, Haunted Harmony and 1,700-Foot Wave
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.
Read MoreFire in the Hull, the Gipper's Bombshell and Electric Tricycle
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.
Read MoreDon 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.
Read MoreDon 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.
Read MoreDon 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.
Read MoreMiracle Bubble, Skeletons in the Closet and Curious George
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.
Read MoreAlone in the Arctic, Space Shuttle MacGyver and Angelic Organ
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.
Read MoreTransatlantic Zeppelin, Potato Pool and the Lost Inca City
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.
Read MoreMiss Unsinkable, Crop Circles and Detective Goodwi
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.
Read MoreProject Vortex, Diamond Heist and Tinseltown, NJ
Don Wildman investigates a scientist's attempt to document the life cycle of a tornado, a record-breaking $100 million heist and a pioneering filmmaker who went head-to-head against Thomas Edison.
Read MoreMystery of Silence, Fearless Flyer and Fifty Stars
Don Wildman examines a printing press connected to a founding father's secret identity, a model plane with the propeller in the back flown by a record-setting aviatrix and an American flag designed by a high school kid.
Read MoreEisenhower's Crazy Convoy, Criminal Measures and Canyon Adventure
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.
Read MoreDewey Defeats Truman, the Real Jekyll and Hyde and Sunken Steamship Treasure
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.
Read MoreWinnie the Bear, Frozen Miracle and Whiskey Galore
Don Wildman examines a stuffed bear that inspired one of the greatest children's books of all time, a fireman's pike used in a icy rescue mission and a bottle of whiskey that was once at the center of an illegal escapade.
Read MoreRikers Island Rescue, She Sells Sea Shells and Weathering the War
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.
Read MoreBeethoven's Mysterious Malady, the Great Raid and Planet X
Don examines the mysterious illness behind a composer's untimely death, investigates a daring wartime rescue of 500 POWs and recalls an out-of-this-world discovery that changed what scientists knew about the universe.
Read MoreChannel Champion, the Forger and Harper Method
Don Wildman investigates a record-breaking long-distance swimmer, a teenage war hero on Nazi-occupied France and the transformative tonic that lead to a franchise of salons.
Read MoreStagecoach Mary, Alaska Firestarter and Mummy Mystery
Don investigates a harrowing escape by stagecoach in the Wild West, an Alaskan town plagued by a mysterious arsonist and the tale of a missing mummy.
Read MoreUndercover Informant, the Black Beetle and Unexpected Artist
Don Wildman examines the insider who took down Al Capone, a jet engine that was used in a daring railroad experiment and a portrait painted by a woman who overcame insurmountable odds to ...
Read MoreCoast Guard Courage, Pizza Margherita and Jump Jet
Don examines a life vest worn during a harrowing ocean rescue, an oven used to cook a pizza fit for a queen and a harrier jet that narrowly escaped disaster.
Read MoreAntis the Radar Dog, Bringing Up the Baby and the Art of Murder
Don Wildman investigates a dog with a sixth sense for danger, the harrowing tale of a drill rescue and a magazine detailing the murder of a famous model.
Read MoreHitler Diaries, Hobby Horse and Parting the Red Sea
Don Wildman examines purported diaries of Adolf Hitler; a weather disaster that led to the invention of the bicycle; and a possible scientific explanation for the story of Exodus.
Read MoreDorothy of Dakota, Crop Circles of the Deep and Tunnel of Love
Don Wildman investigates a girl who went over the rainbow, a deep-sea design with mysterious origins and a man who dug his way into a woman's heart.
Read MoreHow to Sell the Eiffel Tower, Killer Lake and Cinderella Gir
Don Wildman investigates a legendary scam artist, an African lake with a hidden danger and a young girl who celebrated her birthday at the White House.
Read MoreFleeing Fidel, Murder by Shark and Inflated Feud
Don Wildman investigates a legendary scam artist, an African lake with a hidden danger and a young girl who celebrated her birthday at the White House.
Read MoreJackie O. Saves Grand Central, Bouncing Bombs and Row Row Row Your Boat
Don Wildman presents a campaign to save a New York landmark, a bouncing bomb during World War II, and a journal of two men as they rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.
Read MoreMadame X, the Ultimate Chess Game and a Monster in the Valley
A scandal that rocked 19th-century Paris, a life-or-death chess game during the height of the Russian Revolution, and a Sasquatch sighting that goes viral are investigated by Don Wildman.
Read MoreGreen Goddess, Terror on Tuesday and the Real Great Escape
The story behind the Statue of Liberty, an attempt to bomb St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, and a daring escape from World War II's most feared POW camp are investigated by Don Wildman.
Read MoreOperation Toothpaste, Case of the Kates and White River Monster
A Nazi stockpile of radioactive materials; a scandalous case of a stolen identity; the truth behind a monster that terrorized the residents of a tiny Arkansas town.
Read MoreSergeant Bill Goat Hero, Gilded Grudge and Osage Investigation
A goat who served in World War I, a feud between two prominent New York families, and a nefarious cattleman who murdered Native Americans for money are showcased.
Read MoreWinter War, Terror in Antarctica and First Snow Globe
Don investigates an ingenious trick that won a war, a terrifying trek through Antarctica and an invention that the world fell in love with.
Read MoreBattle on Ice, Lost Andree Expedition and Alaskan Sea Monster
Don Wildman explores the slippery strategy of a medieval general; searches for the fate of a lost expedition; and investigates a bizarre creature from the deep.
Read MoreGround Zero Flag, Space Suit and Pacific Codebreaker
Don Wildman investigates the story behind an iconic September 11th photo, a NASA experiment that turned deadly and a Naval codebreaker determined to outsmart the enemy.
Read MoreTerra Australis, Operation Underworld and Heroine Hostess
Don Wildman examines an unlikely alliance between the military and a mob boss, a death-defying voyage on the high seas and a high-flying heroine who went above and beyond the call of duty.
Read MoreNuclear Nightmare, Teddy Roosevelt's Badlands Bandits And The Movie Star And The Dead Man
Don Wildman investigates an accident that nearly caused a nuclear catastrophe, how a future president laid down the law in the Wild West and a shocking crime that rocked Hollywood.
Read MoreJefferson's Wine, First High Flyer and Stefania's Thirteen
Don Wildman examines an advertisement for an actress turned spy, the helmet of a brave pilot who paved the way for space exploration and the story behind a young girl who stood up to the Nazis.
Read MoreAlaska Highway, Tale of Beatrix Potter and Cleopatra's Needle
Don Wildman explores the story of how one man blazed a trail that changed the course of history, the little-known story behind a classic piece of children's literature and a bizarre discovery floating in the middle of the ocean.
Read MoreDishwasher, Golden Lake and Bridge Buster
Don Wildman examines an antique dishwasher, a golden breastplate from an ancient civilization and a uniform worn by one brave man facing down an entire army.
Read MoreDippy the Dinosaur, Golden Record and Hooverball
Don Wildman examines a dinosaur that was one the largest complete skeletons of its time, the golden cover of a record that contained the sounds of Earth and a medicine ball used by a president to save his life.
Read MoreInvention of the Doughnut, Cleopatra in a Carpet and Flight of Fancy
Don Wildman investigates the high seas drama behind the invention of one of the country's favorite treats, a plot unrolled by Egypt's most iconic queen and the world's most dangerous balloon race.
Read MoreReal Life Lassie, Spy Who Went Cold and Sinking of the Andrea Doria
Don Wildman examines a heroic hound, a Soviet agent hiding in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of a luxury liner.
Read MoreMillion Dollar Dinner, Thing in the Woods and Cornstalk Colonel
Don Wildman examines an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer in the woods and an American colonel who routed the British with corn.
Read MorePing-Pong Diplomacy, Blazing Steamship Rescue and Death Ray
Don Wildman investigates a hippy teenager turned diplomat, a daring rescue on the high seas and the story behind a superweapon used to beat the Nazis.
Read MoreBenny's Banner, Lost for Words and Raising Chicago
Don Wildman investigates the unexpected story behind the creation of the Alaskan flag, a madman who contributed to one of the most important books in the English language and how the whole of Chicago was raised into the air.
Read MoreBattle of the Sexes, Circus Riot and Last Train to Freedom
Don Wildman investigates the story behind an epic showdown on the tennis court, a bizarre brawl between traveling clowns and one man's life-threatening attempt to cross the Berlin Wall.
Read MoreEtch A Sketch, Cowboy Bob and Pilates
Don Wildman examines the unexpected story behind one of the best-selling toys of all time, how a craftsman's talent landed him in hot water and one man's vision for saving everyday Americans from nuclear war.
Read MoreLeonardo's Parachute, School Children's Blizzard and Muddy Discovery
Don Wildman examines model of a parachute invented by a world-famous renaissance man, an ancient coin made of gold that was possibly dug up by an mythical beast and a weather-beaten cabin once home to a man that changed music history.
Read MoreTitanic Orphans, Plot to Kill the Pope and Magical Unicorn
Don Wildman investigates a mystery surrounding two young survivors of the RMS Titanic, a diabolical plot to assassinate one of the world's most important people and a enigmatic relic once thought to grant its owner power beyond measure.
Read MoreItalian Sherlock Holmes, King of the Airwaves and Texan Takes Moscow
Don Wildman investigates the origins of the mob, the dramatic story behind a reluctant ruler and the piano prodigy who helped thaw the Cold War.
Read MoreGreat Panjandrum, Jesse James to the Rescue and Willig's Wager
Don Wildman investigates a rocket-powered wheel that took on the Nazis, an infamous outlaw with a heart of gold and an intrepid climber who scaled a skyscraper.
Read MoreVikings in America, Voyager Emergency and Luckiest Lucky Cat
Don Wildman examines a clothing pin linked to a long-lost Viking settlement in North America, a rocket that unlocked the mysteries of our solar system and a Japanese cat who saved a train station.
Read MoreOperation Paul Bunyan, the Nose Knows and the Night America Burned
Don Wildman highlights a tree-cutting mission that provoked a military standoff with North Korea, a subway stench with a surprising source and one scientist's out-of-this-world explanation.
Read MoreJakarta Incident, Toe-to-toe In Toledo And Assassinating FDR
Don Wildman investigates a pilot forced to fly a jumbo jet with no engines, the scandal behind the biggest boxing upset in history and an assassination attempt on a president-elect.
Read MoreLucky Lucca, Flathead Lake Monster and Bumbling to Berlin
Don Wildman investigates an explosive tale of a four-legged hero, a fearsome creature found in a Montana lake and a pilot's attempt to push the boundaries of aviation.
Read MoreBetty Lou Had a Great Fall, Gurdon Ghost Light and Twitch and Shout
Don Wildman investigates a perilous plunge inside the nation's tallest building, a mysterious light from beyond the grave and a curious contagion plaguing a small town high school.
Read MoreJack and the Goat, Operation Hydra and Hell on St. Helens
Don Wildman investigates JFK's four-legged running mate, a daring plan to destroy a Nazi superweapon and the photographer who survived a volcanic eruption.
Read MoreDickens to the Rescue, Check Off to Take Off and Waterlogged Whiskers
Don Wildman investigates a beloved British author's heroics in the face of a real-life cliffhanger, a plane crash that forever changed aviation safety and the clever cup that saved a popular...
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