Mysteries at the Museum Season 3 Episode 18 Freakiest
- September 11, 2012
In this episode of Mysteries at the Museum, viewers are taken on a journey to uncover some of history's freakiest and most peculiar artifacts. Host Don Wildman travels to various museums and historical sites to explore the mysterious stories behind each object.
First, he visits the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia to examine an unusual creature known as the "soap lady." The soap lady is a mummified body that was discovered in a graveyard in the 19th century, and over time, turned into a bar of soap. Wildman investigates how and why this happened, and reveals the woman's tragic story.
Next, Wildman travels to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts to analyze an ancient book known as the "Giant Bible of Mainz." This enormous bible is over 500 years old and weighs over 100 pounds, making it one of the largest surviving medieval manuscripts in the world. Wildman explores how this incredible work of art was created, and uncovers the shocking secrets hidden in its pages.
The episode continues with a visit to a museum in Charleston, South Carolina, where Wildman investigates a wooden ship that was discovered buried beneath a brewery. The ship, which is over 200 years old, had been used as a foundation for the brewery and was only discovered when the building was being renovated. Wildman delves into the history of the ship and learns about the dangerous life of sailors during the 19th century.
Next, Wildman travels to the "Island of the Dolls" in Mexico City to investigate a collection of creepy dolls that are said to be haunted. The dolls were placed on the island by a man named Don Julian Santana, who believed that they would protect him from evil spirits. Wildman learns about the tragic events that led to Don Julian's obsession with dolls, and explores whether the dolls are really haunted or just a strange tourist attraction.
The episode concludes with a visit to the San Diego Air and Space Museum, where Wildman uncovers the story of a mysterious airplane known as the "Flying Pancake." This strange aircraft was designed by a reclusive inventor named Robert T. Ryan, who believed that it would revolutionize air travel. Wildman explores the quirks of the design and reveals why the Flying Pancake never became a commercial success.
Mysteries at the Museum season 3 episode 18 offers a fascinating look into some of history's freakiest artifacts, from mummified bodies to haunted dolls and beyond. As always, the show provides a perfect blend of history and mystery, offering viewers a chance to learn something new while indulging their curiosity about the strange and unusual.