Ep 4. Dickens to the Rescue, Check Off to Take Off and Waterlogged Whiskers

Mysteries at the Museum is back with another thrilling episode, season 20 episode 4 titled "Dickens to the Rescue, Check Off to Take Off and Waterlogged Whiskers".

For the first story, host Don Wildman takes viewers on a journey to the mid-19th century to explore the world of Charles Dickens and his literary works. The focus is on Dickens' involvement in the founding of a charity for young women, where he frequently visited to offer support and aid. But when a fire breaks out at the charity's home, Dickens finds himself in a race against time to save the lives of the residents. Wildman delves into the fascinating details of the tragedy and the heroics of one of the most beloved writers of all time.

The second story tells the intriguing tale of how an iconic Russian playwright, Anton Chekhov, became the unexpected inspiration for the development of one of the world's most popular commercial airliners. Viewers will be taken on a journey through the history of aviation and the incredible story of how a check-off list created by Chekhov to help him write efficient plays became the catalyst for the development of the modern airplane.

Finally, in the last segment of the show, Don Wildman dives into one of the more quirky mysteries yet: the story of a group of long-deceased cats found in a Victorian mansion's wall. The story unfolds as Wildman investigates how the mummified cats ended up in the wall and why they were placed there. This bizarre story takes viewers on a journey through Victorian-era superstition and the world of taxidermy.

Each of these stories is a unique blend of history and mystery, ranging from the powerful works of Charles Dickens to the surprising connection between Russian playwright Anton Chekhov and modern aviation, and even the peculiar story of mummified cats found in a wall. Mysteries at the Museum manages to present these tales in an engaging and informative way, bringing history to life in each episode.