Mysteries at the Museum Season 5 Episode 13 Margery the Medium and More

In season 5 episode 13 of Mysteries at the Museum, titled "Margery the Medium and More," viewers are taken on another exciting journey through history as the show explores some of the world's most intriguing artifacts. Host Don Wildman travels to museums across the country to investigate these artifacts, unravel their mysterious stories and add to the knowledge of their provenance and significance.

One of the highlights of this episode is the story of Margery the Medium, a controversial figure in the 1920s. Margery claimed to be able to communicate with the dead and was famous for her seances, drawing large crowds of believers and skeptics. Her story takes a twisted turn when a wealthy jewel collector named J. Malcolm Bird puts up a large sum of money to challenge Margery to prove her supernatural powers. Can Margery rise to the challenge or will she be exposed as a fraud?

Next up, viewers get a chance to learn about spider silk and its incredible properties. While spider silk might not seem like a mysterious artifact, its ability to stretch, retain strength and heal itself is nothing short of fascinating. In this episode, Don Wildman travels to a museum to see how researchers are trying to replicate this strength and find new ways to use spider silk to benefit modern society.

Moving on, the show explores the story of a Native American burial mask discovered in the early 20th century. The mask, made by a tribe in the Pacific Northwest, was stolen by a private collector and hidden away until it was discovered and returned to its rightful owners. The mask had an important role in Native American rituals and the story of its discovery and restoration is both fascinating and heartbreaking.

Finally, viewers are treated to the story of a mysterious wooden box discovered in a storage room at a college in New York. While the box is unassuming, it is said to be cursed and has an eerie history dating back to the 1930s. The box was supposedly gifted to a professor and his family, who experienced a series of bizarre events, such as a sudden smell of jasmine and the sound of whispers. The box exchanged hands several times before being locked away in a college storage room. Does the box hold a genuine curse or are these merely strange coincidences?

In "Margery the Medium and More," viewers are taken on a thrilling journey through time and discover some of the world's most mysterious artifacts. From the supernatural abilities of Margery the Medium to the fascinating properties of spider silk, this episode has something for everyone who loves a good mystery.