Ep 6. Operation Migration; Sausage Duel; Around the World

Operation Migration; Sausage Duel; Around the World is the sixth episode of the tenth season of Mysteries at the Museum. This episode takes viewers on a journey that explores the stories surrounding three intriguing artifacts.

The first artifact is the inspiring tale of Operation Migration. The story revolves around a group of conservationists who set out to save a critically endangered species, the whooping crane. With fewer than 20 birds left in the wild, Operation Migration's team set out to teach captive-bred chicks to migrate to new wintering areas. The catch? They had to lead them in an ultralight aircraft on an epic 1,200-mile journey from Wisconsin to Florida, mirroring the crane's natural migration route. Host Don Wildman tells the story of the team's heroic efforts to save these birds from extinction.

Next, viewers delve into the tale of a bizarre sausage duel. In the early 19th century, a dispute between two German aristocrats escalated into a heated argument that could only be settled with a duel. And not just any duel, but a sausage duel. Each man chose a sausage of his choice, and the winner would be the one who successfully inflicted the most damage on his opponent using the sausage weapon. Wildman takes viewers back in time to witness the absurdity of this culinary combat.

Finally, the episode travels around the world to uncover the story of an epic adventure by a pioneering woman explorer. Aloha Wanderwell was just 16 years old when she embarked on a journey that would make her a legend in her time. Setting off from Winnipeg in 1922, she and a team of adventurers circumnavigated the world in an armored car, covering 80,000 miles across 43 countries, battling crocodiles, dodging bullets, and overcoming countless obstacles. Wildman shares the thrilling story of Wanderwell's pioneering spirit and indomitable courage.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to fascinating historical facts and artifacts, treated with the show's usual care for detail and good storytelling. With its mix of adventure, courage, and wonder, Operation Migration; Sausage Duel; Around the World keeps audiences engaged and entertained, while simultaneously shining a light on some of the lesser-known chapters of history.