Ep 12. Operation Paul Bunyan and More

In episode 12 of season 19 of Mysteries at the Museum, titled "Operation Paul Bunyan and More," viewers are taken on a thrilling ride through history as we explore some of the most mysterious and fascinating artifacts from the past.

The episode begins with the story of Operation Paul Bunyan, a daring military raid that took place in 1976 in response to a tree-cutting incident in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. A massive team of soldiers, including engineers and demolition experts, were sent in to chop down a tree that had been causing tension between North and South Korea. Using everything from chainsaws to explosives, the soldiers chopped down the tree in just a few hours, sending a message of strength and determination to the North Korean army.

Next, the show takes a look at the strange case of the Watertown Ghost, a legendary haunting that took place in the late 1800s in Watertown, Wisconsin. According to legend, a young woman named Mary Worth was killed in a fire and her ghost still roams the town, ready to exact revenge on anyone who crosses her path. The episode explores the various sightings and stories surrounding the Watertown Ghost, and tries to separate fact from fiction.

Moving on, the episode takes a close look at a mysterious statue that once graced the streets of New Orleans. Known as the "Smith Sisters Statue," the artwork features three sisters sitting on a bench, each with a story to tell. But as the episode reveals, the statue's creators may have had ulterior motives in mind, as some believe that it was secretly a tribute to a notorious brothel that once operated in the area.

After that, the episode heads back in time to explore the story of Kent State University's infamous shooting, which took place in 1970 during a protest against the Vietnam War. The episode examines how the National Guard ended up firing on unarmed students, and how the incident impacted the nation as a whole.

Finally, the episode takes a look at a very different type of mystery: the strange case of the Roanoke Colony, a group of English settlers who vanished without a trace in the late 1500s. Despite numerous searches and investigations over the years, no one has ever been able to definitively solve the mystery of what happened to the Roanoke colonists.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to a mix of thrilling reenactments, expert interviews, and in-depth explorations of some of history's most fascinating artifacts and events. Whether you're a history buff looking for your next fix or just someone who loves a good mystery, season 19 episode 12 of Mysteries at the Museum is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.